to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
negotiator; bargainer; point man
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
elitism; idea of being part of a chosen people
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
research material; experimental material
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
great army; mighty host; whole army
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
one army; whole army; first string players; the cool kids; the popular kids
to walk away; to saunter off
going in the opposite direction; going against the wind; running or operating a machine in reverse (such as an electric motor)
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
message; informative matter
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
educational system; school system
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
selling like mad; selling like hotcakes; flying off the shelves
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug