head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
now that; since; so long as; because
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
uninhabited island; desert island
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
with a click (e.g. camera shutter); with a snap
terrain; geographical features; topography
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
mountain; hill; mine; (mountain) forest; heap; pile; protruding or high part of an object
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
results; record; grades; marks
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
study group; study meeting
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
somehow; for some reason or other
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
coherence; order; focus; point
Island; insula; island; islet
to bring back; to restore
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; Amazon (online retailer)
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed