to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
king's younger brother; royal brother
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
tenacious; persistent; stubborn; vindictive; spiteful; vengeful
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
question; inquiry; enquiry
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
sincere; honest; faithful
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
radiant smile; contented smile
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
such; this sort of; like this
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
taking leave (of a visited place); leaving; going home; leaving one's employment; quitting one's job; being dismissed
to be jealous; to be envious
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
polite; respectful; reverent
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
don't you think?; indicates question
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
way of speaking; intimation
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
this occasion; at this time; now
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
as a child; when one was a child
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with