comparatively; relatively
(made of) stone; stone-built
American; American-style (weak) drip coffee
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to intend; to be sure that
background research; research into the period
natural airhead; person prone to making silly mistakes
to make something resound
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
being already (well) aware
spite; frustration; vexation
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
extremely troubled; very puzzled
rain cover; tarpaulin; covering against rain; taking shelter from rain
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
slip; skid; slip (i.e. petticoat); slip (of paper); Serial Link IP; SLIP
(a place) out of one's reach
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
person of high standing facing no opposition and with a warped view of reality; (lit.) naked emperor
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set