spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
and yet; though; when; in spite of
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to be contrary to one's expectations
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
to push into; to stuff into; to be enthusiastic (about); to be crazy (about); to get excited; to be stirred up
border (between countries); national border
sericulture; silkworm culture; silkworm raising
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
street stall; stand; booth
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
silk thread; silk yarn; corn silk
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
thank you for your continued patronage