at regular intervals; evenly spaced
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
that is to say; so that means
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
surname; family name; last name
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
finish; finishing; finishing touches
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; leading; overseeing; leader