appearance; air; mien; getup
about; concerning; related to; -ish
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
decorum; propriety; politeness
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
dignity; majesty; sanctity
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
final; eventual; ultimate
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to do in place of or on behalf of (someone)
capture; takeover; hijack; skyjacking
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to laugh away; to laugh off
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (14th century novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong)
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
Tao Qian (2nd century CE Chinese commander and politician)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
troubled times; turbulent times
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going