looks; personal appearance; features
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
defeat; lost battle; defeated army
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
to attack; to assault; to assail
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
public holiday; celebration (of)
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
Song dynasty (China, 960-1279); Sung dynasty
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
manner of speaking; way of speaking; intimation; lip service; words
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
one's native country; land of one's birth
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment
this art or field of study
human relations; humanity
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand
good-natured; of good character
piece; fragment; one (object)
rustic; country bumpkin; ruffian; unrefined person; non-politician; non-government person
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful