only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
in the same way as; just like
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
foreign enemy; outside invader
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
strong interaction; strong force
(political) power; authority; influence
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
to be found; to be discovered
eighth day of the month; eight days
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
extermination; annihilation
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance