as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
small spiral-shelled snail; spiral shellfish
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
power balance; balance of power
to cross the line; to go too far
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
historical; traditional; historic
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
at least; at most; (even) just
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
United Kingdom; UK; Britain; England
Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to leave something as it is
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time
comparatively; relatively
losing everything; suffering a total loss; coming to nothing; (lit.) having lost the interest and the principal
this sort of; this type of
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld
air-permeability; breathability
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
sporty (esp. garments, accessories, etc.)