one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
four (long cylindrical things)
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
inside; interior; inner part
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
simple; simplified; easy; plain
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
rain and wind; driving rain; the elements
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
quick change (of costume); quick transformation; turning suddenly into; (sudden) metamorphosis
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings; (one's) unconscious; nervousness
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
sunshade; blind; awning; parasol
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
most part; greater part; majority
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
calm; composed; cool; quiet
imperial court; royal court
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left