conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
contrast; antithesis; comparison
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed
organization chart; organisation chart
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
wisdom of age; sagacity of one's years; old-man's wisdom
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
reincarnation; rebirth; transmigration; metempsychosis
skeptical; sceptical; incredulous
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
coward; chicken; yellow-belly; sneaky person; underhanded person; dastardly person
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
absolutely; positively; decidedly
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
even though it is not; despite not
shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star
discipline; training; teaching manners
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
when; how soon; how long until
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
oversight; omission; mistake
irritating; impatient; annoying; frustrating; vexing
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
draw (in competition); tie game
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
serious; severe; grave; acute
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
based on; built on; made from
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet