explanation; interpretation
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to pass (of time); to elapse
malignant tumor; malignant tumour
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; precept; lesson; one's teachings
to become well-known; to become common knowledge; to become famous; to be on everyone's lips
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
Spain; Spanish (language)
Qin dynasty (of China; 221-207 BCE); Ch'in dynasty
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
evil design; crafty plan; plot
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
action of making something; -ification
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to intrigue; to play a trick on; to resort to tricks
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to need; to call for; to require
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
strategy; military tactics
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
plan; scheme; intention; project; design