bottom depths (of water); abyss; depths (of something); bottom; (arch.) completely; (arch.) thoroughly
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine
to come to realize; to become aware (of)
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
script; screenplay; scenario
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises
gaudy; loud; garish; intense; harsh; extreme
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
how admirably; how wonderfully; incredibly well; splendidly
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
emergency; crisis; imminent danger; Vulnerable (conservation status); VU
succession to another's professional name
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan; project
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
distant land; remote country; province far from the capital
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
it hasn't been long since
to knead again; to rework; to revise; to polish
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker