the Analects of Confucius (one of the Four Books)
secretary; councillor; councilor
distant country; heaven; hades
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip; walking in large steps; walking with a disabled leg; someone with a disabled leg
talking about (behind one's back); backbiting
valuable article; valuables
untouched; unused; intact
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
something worthy of comparison; something being compared
talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
person that annoys or causes trouble; false alarm
stingy; cheap; very frugal
sharing one's lot with another; being in the same boat
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine
departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
old age; old person; the old; the aged
to be smart; to be cool; to be sharp; to be stylish
otherwise; or else; if not
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing