to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to manage something successfully; to be successful
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
discipline; punishment; reprimand
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
to order; to command; to appoint
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
(social) class; rank; grade
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
rule; reign; government; governing
misgovernment; misrule; bad government
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
regret; repentance; remorse
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer