ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
limbs; arms and legs; body
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
to fold up; to fold into layers
accurate; correct; precise; exact
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
light; faint; pale; fleeting
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
panoramic view; bird's-eye view
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
of course; certainly; naturally
machine technology; mechanical technology
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
another (person); the other person; one more (person)