to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
full tank (esp. of gasoline); full capacity (of a battery, receptacle, etc.)
ectogenesis; outside the body
to ask; to enquire; to query
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
Vermilion Bird (god said to rule over the southern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the southern heavens
SM; S&M; sado-masochism; shopping mall
to provide; to arrange; to install
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; (lit.) evidence is better than debate
seeing is believing; one eye-witness is better than many hearsays; a picture is worth a thousand words
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
Vermilion Bird (god said to rule over the southern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the southern heavens
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
directly; in person; firsthand
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
constriction; narrow part (in middle); waist (esp. of a woman)
suffering (as a result of maltreatment)
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
ethics; ethical viewpoint; moral value; sense of duty; sense of ethics
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to satisfy oneself; to feel satisfied; to be proud
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
came here; coming here; recently
to bow (of one's back, e.g. due to age); to bend
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)