to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
soon; before long; shortly thereafter
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
Ministry of Justice (in Tang dynasty China)
whole day and night; 24 hours
burning at the stake; execution by burning
during imprisonment; while in jail
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
evading blame by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail
to accept; to receive; to agree
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
what kind; what type; what sort
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
anesthetic; anaesthetic; narcotic
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
another name; different name; synonym; alias; pseudonym; pen name
thorn apple (Datura stramonium); jimsonweed; datura
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)