the scruff or nape of the neck
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
to express (in words); to confess
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
daily income in cash; money paid by daily installments; money paid by daily instalments
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to be expensive; to be costly
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to paint (draw) a picture
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
without cause; without reason
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
government office; public office
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
registration; accession; register; entry; record
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
imperial court; royal court
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
exclusive; attached to; specialist
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
fresco; mural; wall painting
small fraction; small proportion
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
restoration; repair; mending
art of war; strategy; tactics