to be prolonged; to drag on
on one's face; one's face; (arch.) meeting face-to-face; (arch.) seeing in person
looks; personal appearance; features
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
garden shrubs; trees; potted plant
place of death; place to die
ambition; the Buddha's great vow (to save all people)
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
cultural progress; advance of the arts
at a glance; at first sight
previous generation; former ages
to go with the flow; to go with the times
popularization; popularisation
cruel; brutal; atrocious; merciless
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
the sun; god of heaven and the earth; laws governing the heavens; celestial path; celestial motion; deva realm (svarga); path in the heavens
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
tale; short story; sketch comedy; skit
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
the senses; sensuality; carnality
if you think about it; come to think of it
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
freely; right and left; as one pleases
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
one way or the other; either way