simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to make it a principle to ...; to aim at doing
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
when it comes to; concerning
religious mission; religious proclamation
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
this for sure; certainly is
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
fanaticism; zealotry; blind devotion
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.); to be beside; to be close by
intention; idea; inclination; wish
one's best interests; one's own good
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
saying; maxim; aphorism; proverb
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
near the mark; pretty close; not a bad guess
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to make oneself available (free)
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
to shorten; to cut short; to trim; to cut down on; to reduce; to scrimp on
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
monetary; financial; pecuniary
person with multiple debts
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
antiquity; the previous era
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper