modest; reserved; quiet; humble
to change the position of
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to accept (a thing) with thanks
focusing on only one thing; obsessively; intensely; selfish; self-serving
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
apple core; core of an apple
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
falling over; toppling sideways
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
left in a state of neglect; left to go to ruin; left to run wild (e.g. of a garden)
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
scrap lumber; piece of wood