to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
knowing; (an) acquaintance
verge of death; dying moments
death (of an emperor); demise
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
way of talking; speaking style
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
preface; introduction; preamble
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
clearing one's throat; cough
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
like this; in this way; as you see
information; experience; knowledge; observation
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to be unequal to the burden (job); to be too heavy a load for
use; utilization; utilisation; application
although I say; although one might say; although called
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect