compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing
encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
complete collection; large collection; complete works
compilation; editing; recording
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
at that time; in those days
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
to be performed (on the stage); to be in the limelight
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
registration; accession; register; entry; record
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
due form; official; formality
January; first month of the lunar calendar
(present) head of a family
next term; next period; next version; next release
(social) position; status
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
although I say; although one might say; although called
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
grasp; catch; understanding
periodic; regular; routine
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
persuasion by tears; using tears to get one's way; sob story
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm