Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
even if; even though; however; no matter how
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
environment; circumstance
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
God's gift; God's blessing; grace of God; godsend
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour