Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Glossary

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drilling

(here) ingrain something by repeating it to someone

predestined

determined in advance, that you can't change

raze

completely destroy or annihilate

natal

place of origin or birth of someone or something

dialect

regional language or language specific to the locality

unfilial

lacking characteristics or qualities related to having a child of either gender

crowning glory

the most interesting or beautiful or fascinating thing or point about someone or something

placid

tranquil; unruffled

dwelling

thinking or mulling over something

didactic

informative; educational

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