reform; reformation; reorganization
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
patriot devoted to the salvation of his country
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
madness; madman; enthusiast; freak; junkie
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
to feel a chill run down one's spine
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
tendency; trend; inclination
carving; engraving; chiselled features
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate