all things must pass; all worldly things are impermanent
everything; anything; nothing
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
different culture; foreign culture
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
impossible; unlikely; improbable
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
both hands; both arms; ten
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
prejudice; bias; distorted view
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to differ; to vary; to disagree
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
profound; deep; unfathomable
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together