China; Han dynasty (China, 202 BCE-220 CE); Han (majority Chinese ethnic group); man
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
barbershop; barber shop; barber
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
combination; spouse; husband or wife; married couple; husband and wife
harsh; severe (e.g. criticism, verbal attack); sweeping denunciation
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
pup; puppy; whelp; damn dog; mutt
corridor; hallway; passageway
suffix for room numbers; suffix for apartment numbers
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
to dye; to colour; to color
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
serious illness; dangerous disease
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
smallish; on the small side
ardent; passionate; vehement
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
sumo wrestler; rikishi; strong man; Deva king
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
heartlessness; hardness of heart; coldheartedness; insentient; inanimate
ingratitude; thanklessness
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
idle talk; nonsense; fool; idiot; irresponsible; nonsensical
beautiful face; good looks; beauty