one direction; unidirectional; non-interactive
to be slippery; to be slimy; to behave charmingly; to walk merrily
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
gaudy (esp. of makeup or clothing); garish; glitzy; loud
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
care of (e.g. address on letter); c/o; encouragement; bringing around; stimulant; tonic
to compete with; to vie for
street at night; making a night journey
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
right in the center (centre)
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to ventilate; to let fresh air in
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
interruption; interference; butting in
in proportion to; just as much as
priority; preference; preferential right; right of way
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
(essential) utilities; lifeline
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to knead again; to rework; to revise; to polish
to throw on the fire; to burn
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
exemplar; model; example; pattern