to be true to nature; to be lifelike
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
Anatidae (duck family of birds)
enchantress; seductress; vamp; siren
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to clamber up; to climb up
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
refusing visitors (esp. in a hospital); not allowing visitors
praise; admiration; extolling
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
three days and three nights
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
La forza del destino (opera by Verdi); The Force of Destiny
to surrender; to give in; to yield; to submit; (lit.) to bend one's knee
Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
(feeling of) identification; sense of unity
wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language
auspicious day; good day; lucky day; beautiful day
to take pains (doing something); to take great care
resignation (from a position)
retirement (from the world); seclusion
by mutual agreement; by mutual consent
marriage of an Imperial princess to a subject
to inspect; to examine; to check; to elapse; to pass (time)
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous