to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
grasp; catch; understanding
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
to publish a book; to put out a book
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
reform; reformation; reorganization
periodic; regular; routine
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
in succession; one by one
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
literally; to the letter; literal