ice;  shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
 limit;  limits;  degree;  extent;  the end;  the last;  as long as ...
 pivot;  vital point;  cornerstone;  Japanese photinia
 (rock) crystal;  high purity quartz
 to spread (out);  to extend;  to stretch;  to reach to;  to get around;  to fill (e.g. a space)
 limbs;  arms and legs;  body
 to wrap up;  to pack;  to cover;  to envelop;  to conceal (a feeling);  to hide
 sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
 to fold up;  to fold into layers
 accurate;  correct;  precise;  exact
 foundation;  base;  basis;  from the beginning;  from the outset;  by nature
 to support;  to prop;  to sustain;  to hold at bay;  to stem;  to check
 light;  faint;  pale;  fleeting
 whole;  entirety;  whatever (is the matter)
 dimly;  faintly;  absentmindedly;  vacantly;  idly;  aimlessly
 to shine on;  to illuminate;  to compare (with);  to refer to
 to get used to;  to grow accustomed to;  to become skilled in;  to become experienced at;  to become tame;  to become domesticated
 meagre;  meager;  scarce;  limited;  destitute;  hard up
 panoramic view;  bird's-eye view
 to look out over;  to survey (scene);  to take an extensive view of
 of course;  certainly;  naturally
 machine technology;  mechanical technology
 unconnected;  weakly related;  alien;  having little prospect of marriage
 equipment;  facilities;  installation;  accommodations;  conveniences;  arrangements
 origin;  source;  history;  originally;  from the start;  by nature
 bonze;  monk;  monk's dwelling;  boy;  son;  I;  me
 to be (animate);  to be;  to be ..ing;  to (have the audacity to) do
 self-confidence;  confidence (in oneself)
 popular use;  circulation;  to pass as;  to pass for
 book;  document;  calligraphy (esp. Chinese);  penmanship;  handwriting;  letter
 one side;  one party;  counterpart;  one of a pair;  fellow;  mate
 cane;  walking stick;  staff;  wand
 another (person);  the other person;  one more (person)