loud criticism; torrent of criticism; fierce denouncement (from many people); uproarious outcry
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
pork bones; broth made from pork and pork bones
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
health care professional; medical worker
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
shengjian mantou; shengjian bao; type of small, pan-fried pork bun
charred; burnt black; scorched black
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
very shy person; bashful person
conscription; (military) draft; (compulsory) enlistment
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to be full of pride; to be boastful
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
equilibrium; good balance; poise
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
transparency; degree of clearness
grinding; polishing; refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.); applying oneself (to study); disciplining oneself
cruel wife; termagant wife; wife from hell
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
difficult to ...; hard to ...
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
common poppy (Papaver rhoeas); corn poppy; field poppy; red poppy
articulation; speaking one's lines smoothly; reciting one's lines well
to be talkative; to have a glib tongue; to speak fluently; to be a good talker
complete; whole; perfect; safe
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
craving for the limelight
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
innocent; not guilty; harmless
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet
to gather (of people); to assemble; to hang out
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off