rise and fall; ups and downs; shame and glory; bright side and dark side; (lit.) light and shadow
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to read in succession (e.g. by many readers)
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
(political) administration; political power
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
nature; property; disposition
in case of; at that time; at this time
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
the whole area; all areas
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total