to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
self control; self restraint
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
speech and conduct; words and deeds
for example; for instance; e.g.
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
again; once more; a second time
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to shout (in anger); to yell
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to subsist; to keep on living
scenery; scene; landscape
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to be jealous; to be envious
horizon (related to land)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
practical question (problem); practical matter
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
simply; merely; only; solely
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
resignation; acceptance; consolation
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
rather; better; instead; if anything
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks