selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
otherwise; or else; if not
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
news; word; tidings; omen
union; joining; conjugation
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to care for someone; to look after someone
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to bring; to take; to bring about
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
duvet; bed cover; coverlet; quilt; comforter; eiderdown
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
yearned for; longed for; missed
instead; but (on the other hand)
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
one building (hall, temple, shrine, room); same room; same place; same building
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert