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Ministry of Works (Tang-dynasty China)

8

identity

3

big problem

3

superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)

2

the whole world

1

design

1

to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack

1

stained glass

19

display case

2

antique; vintage item

1

utensil used for serving or drinking sake; sake drinking set

1

box for letters and papers; box used to carry or deliver letters

1

paper-knife

1

imposingly; heavily; conspicuously; in a dignified manner

1

Zucchetto

1

with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal

1

incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness

2

in this case

1

to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high

1

ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat

2

school principal; school headmaster; school headmistress

1

copulation (among animals); mating; treading; covering; serving

1

to grow older; to advance in age; to be very aged

1

harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble

1

the six elements (earth, water, fire, wind, void, and consciousness)

1

commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner

1

to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut

1

inner room

2

unfinished

1

three sides; three faces; page three (of a newspaper)

1

religious painting; religious picture

1

one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume

1

cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine

1

binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)

1

to write down

1

file

1

autograph; one's own handwriting; personal note

1

museum

1

to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part

4

millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time

1

(plain) hot water; boiled water

6

to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious

1

tendency; trend; inclination

3

bribe; sweetener; douceur

3

to be thrilled; to be excited

2

to get excited

1

regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

2

negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss

1

worn out of shape

1

feel when biting; manner of enunciation

2