slope; incline; slope (of a linear function); gradient (vector calculus)
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district
head temple of a Buddhist sect; headquarters (of an organization); head of operations; nerve center
completion; perfection; accomplishment
round shape; circle; circular form
east, west, south and north
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
never ceasing; never ending
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
last night; yesterday evening
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
front shrine; hall of worship
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
confronting directly; meeting face-to-face
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
post horse; mounted courier; express messenger on horseback; fast horse; swift horse
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled