to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
diet; dieting; losing weight (through dieting, exercise, etc.)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
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 look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
habit (usu. a bad one); 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 (together); to be mingled
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
for a while; for some time; for a period
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
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 work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
to press (one's body, cheek, etc.) against; to rub against; to snuggle (one's head, etc.) into
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
carefree; free from worry
innocent; naive; artless; unaffected; genuine; childlike
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)
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
childish; child-like; innocent; naive