intelligence operative; spy
ago; since; before; previous
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
at least; at most; (even) just
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
home delivery (of food); outside catering
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
document; official papers
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
public highway; local street; open road; ordinary road
while running; while moving; in motion
shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
class-A; A class; A grade
genuine; authentic; true; real
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
many; numerous; various; large number of
conquest; domination; mastery
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to anger; to displease; to offend; to square (one's shoulders); to make stern (e.g. eyes); to raise (one's voice) in anger
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat