once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
founder of dynasty or sect
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
chief vassal; senior statesman
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
Wu; region in China, south of the lower Yangtze; Wu; Southern Wu; Wu; Eastern Wu
power; authority; jurisdiction
stripping (of rights, office, etc.); deprivation; divestiture; forfeit; revocation
Wu (Chinese emperor); Butei
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
nomadic tribe; nomadic people; nomadic race
Xiongnu (ancient Central Asian nomadic people associated with the Huns)
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
inside; interior; inner part
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
messenger; envoy; emissary
internment; detainment; detention
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
exemption; exoneration; discharge
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
wife and children; (arch.) wife
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
desire for revenge; vengeful thought
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to wait for an opportunity
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
sales; selling; marketing
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)