otherwise; if not; or else
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
even so; anyhow; at any rate
to eat up; to consume (completely)
closing of a school; closed school
drunkenness; intoxication; motion sickness; travel sickness
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily
first person; self-reference term; term used to refer to oneself in the first person
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
lecture hall; lecture theatre; auditorium
nature; disposition; quality; that which does not change according to external influences
whispered conversation; whispering
tirthika; non-Buddhist teachings; heterodoxy; unorthodoxy; demon; devil
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
whispering; private talk; talking (during a class, lecture, etc.)
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
schedule; program; programme; agenda
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
poor; low-grade; load; pack; packhorse
Yue (kingdom in ancient China; 6th century-334 BCE); Vietnam
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
being on duty; being on watch; person on duty
control; check; restraint; inhibition
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up