end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
to let out a cry; to break forth
loss (of something); disadvantage; mistake; error; flaw; defect
perfection; completeness; wholeness; soundness; intactness
evaporation; disappearance (of people intentionally concealing their whereabouts); unexplained disappearance
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
repentance; confession; penitence
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
snivel; nasal mucus; snot
China; Han dynasty (China, 202 BCE-220 CE); Han (majority Chinese ethnic group); man
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
plateau; tableland; eminence
postman; postwoman; postal delivery worker
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to keep to oneself; to keep secret
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding