to tear off; to strip; to rob
anatomical model of the human body
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
principle; theory; fundamental truth
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
each (every) time; whenever
mid-air; mid-heaven; zenith
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
having said that; on the other hand
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
trauma (usu. psychological)
unmarried; not yet married
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
bidirectional communication
same kind (race); homogeneousness
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
exquisite skill; wonderful performance
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
cheap edition; low-priced edition; popular edition
action; operation; effect; function
everybody; every last one of them; all
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing