algebra; number of generations (e.g. in imperial succession)
Tang dynasty (of China; 618-907); T'ang dynasty; (arch.) China; (arch.) foreign country
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
One Thousand and One Nights; Arabian Nights
to collect; to assemble; to gather
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
black comedy; dark comedy
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
unique; distinctive; novel; different color (colour)
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity (philosophy)
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
duty; function; office; mission; task
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
exemption; exoneration; discharge