sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
... and westward; west of
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
chamber; room; home of a monk; monk; Chinese "room" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
hawks; hardline faction; hardliner
interest; rights; concession
coming alongside (a boat, pier, etc.)
relations with America; relationship with America
personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
contours of one's body; figure
to find out; to discover; to locate
to search for; to seek for; to look for
to be descended from; to be drawn from (the tradition of); to be derived from; to follow the school (tradition) of
to continue to do; to persist in doing
ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
fluke; chance; unexpected event; lucky shot (e.g. in billiards)
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
unasked for; unnecessary; uninvolved
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
bringing up; rearing; upbringing
ratings (e.g. of a television program); audience rating; viewing rate
promotional video; music video; page view
to thrust before; to thrust at
formulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling on
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain