well then ...; in that situation; in which case
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
minor success; small success
to be contented; to be at ease
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
ancestor; forefather; foremother
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
wife and children; (arch.) wife
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to shout (in anger); to yell
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
trivial; insignificant; meager; meagre; that little amount; such a small extent
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
polishing one's sword; (fig.) improving one's talents or knowledge
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
boasting; bragging; talking big
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted