readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
preface; introduction; preamble
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
divine spirit; spirit of the dead
shock; shaking; concussion
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
for a while; for some time; for a period
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
job transfer; job relocation; intra-company transfer
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
flower girl (at a wedding)
to get over a bad mood; to get back in a good mood; to brighten up; to recover one's temper; to feel oneself again
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
carefree; free from worry
naivete; simplicity; innocence
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
loveable; very likeable; like very much
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants