being dotted with; being scattered
tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
waiting for favorable wind; waiting for favourable wind
waiting for the rising tide or a good opportunity
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
to travel overland; to go by land
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
trip by boat; sea trip; voyage; cruise
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
on board a ship; aboard a ship
don't you think?; indicates question
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
sea gauge; draft; draught
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature