Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
to work hard; to make an effort
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
accession to the throne; enthronement
to be embarrassed; to lose face
tide; current; tendency; trend
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
substantial matter; significant item
strength; power; proficiency; ability
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
have to do; must; should; ought to
fixed idea; idée fixe; stereotype; prejudice
depiction; description; portrayal
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
going around; patrol; round; tour
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
in the ministry; in the department
the way one works; one's working manner