heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
emergency evacuation site (typically outdoors); refuge shelter
sound judgment; sane decision; act performed with a clear mind
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
bump; lump; protuberance; swelling
camel; camel (cloth); cloth made from camel hair; camel (color); light yellowish brown
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
haughty; holding one's head high
to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
crescent moon; young moon
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
so many countries, so many customs
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
subordination; dependency
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must (juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine)
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding
sudden braking; slamming on the brakes
great storm; very severe weather; upset; surprise result; agitation; upheaval
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
for the present; for the time being
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
national defence; national defense
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation