reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
there is nothing; having nothing
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
in case of; at that time; at this time
success or failure; outcome; result
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
the whole amount; entire amount; total amount; total quantity
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
applications; uses; how to operate; operation procedures
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
control; management (e.g. of a business)
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
good humour (humor); good mood
other; another; over; more than; I; me
to talk; to chat; to chatter
fluent (in a language); flowing
to make a speech; to address
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
already; now; no longer; not any more
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
preface; introduction; preamble
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
becoming more serious or severe; aggravation; intensification
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
dwelling; house; home; den (of criminals, demons, etc.); nest
to take back; to recapture