as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
with repeated sharp blows; whack after whack; strictly; harshly; vigorously; singlemindedly
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see ...
to order; to command; to appoint
no!; no no!; no, not at all
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
proposal; offer; request; application
tracking down and killing; punitive expedition
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
water (esp. cool or cold); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (14th century novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong)
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention