to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
to fulfill one's responsibilities
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to go underground; to go into hiding
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)