not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
frame; framework; outline
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
January; first month of the lunar calendar
January; (lit.) 13th month
day of month; counter for days
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
national holiday; public holiday
service (bus, train); operation; motion; revolution; movement
of no interest; not interested
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
very interesting; of great interest
to rule; to govern; to administer
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
arbitration; conciliation; mediation
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
old woman; joker (card); hag; bitch
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
(religious) faith; belief; creed
power; authority; influence
whenever you want; any time you like
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
to revere; to respect; to worship
irreligion; lack of religion; unbelief
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic