to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
contents (of a container, stomach, etc.); things inside
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
taste; liking; preference
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
counter for long, thin things (i.e. swords)
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
exposure to wind; severe criticism
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
to do over; to remake; to resume
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)