barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China
demon; devil; -crazed person; -obsessed person; dreaded; terrible
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
stratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
outward appearance; looks
beautification; cleaning up; tidiying; glorification; idealization; romanticizing
dejectedly; in low spirits; downheartedly
to change (buses, boats, etc.); to transfer (to); to possess (of a god, spirit, etc.)
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
Kasumigaseki; district of Tokyo where most of Japan's government ministry offices are located; government ministries (of Japan); Japanese government bureaucracy
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); hood
peephole (e.g. in a door); observation window; viewing window
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
morning; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special; morning dress; morning coat
to bow slightly; to make a slight bow
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
have it your way; to hell with you!; get rooted!; bugger you!
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
to lead into; to draw into
stepping back; drawing back
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to sparkle; to glitter; to twinkle
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
boy; bellboy; porter; waiter
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)