substitution; replacement; shifting; change
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
east, west, south and north
to glare at each other; to confront each other
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
speech and conduct; words and deeds
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
shaking one's legs (usu. unconsciously); tapping one's foot; fidgeting (of the legs)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
walking briskly; determinedly
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to keep away; to keep at a distance
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to employ; to hire; to charter
special selection; finest pick; top pick
logic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
production; output; turning out
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest