to keep away; to keep at a distance
memory disorder; impairment of memory; dysmnesia
last days; the end; one's fate
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
less prominent one of a pair; less famous member (esp. of a comedy duo or group); (the one who is) not ...; the non-... one (of a pair)
obstruction; impediment; hindrance; inhibition; blocking; check
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
general classification; broad categorization
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
self-; from (a time or place)
lack; deficiency; vacancy; absence; non-attendance
order; ordering; beginning; start; foreword; preface
responsibility; duty; obligation
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
recreation; diversion; relaxation
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation
to go too far; to go to excess
praise; tribute; inscription (on a painting)
praise; hymn (genre of the Shi Jing)
crescent moon; young moon
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)
occasionally; now and then; sometimes
making efficient; optimization
main point; main object; chief purpose; core; gist; essence
in the hand; (something) easily manipulated
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
attending someone through the night (of a guard, nurse); sleeping with a man (at his bidding); overnight vigil before burial
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye