on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to succeed; to bear fruit
to be remembered; to go down in history
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
southernmost tip (point, extremity, etc.)
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to issue a manifesto; to appeal
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
happy family get-together
something like ...; something called ...
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
mature in age and wisdom; middle-aged
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook