both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
parts; accessories; components
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to work out; to think out; to devise; to invent
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
otherwise; or else; if not
indirection; indirectness
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
soon; before long; shortly thereafter
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
Ministry of Justice (in Tang-dynasty China)
whole day and night; 24 hours
burning at the stake; execution by burning
during imprisonment; while in jail
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
evading blame for a transgression by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail
to accept; to receive; to agree
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so