to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
standing at attention; standing stiffly upright
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
preface; introduction; preamble
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
stifled laugh; chuckling; snickering
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
the same rank; equality; apposition
fundamental knowledge; the basics
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to temper thoroughly; to train well
building up one's body; building up one's muscles; making oneself stronger; bodybuilding
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
2nd day of the month; two days
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
good policy; wise policy; best plan
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
aspect; phase; condition; modality
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
to turn reddish-brown; to turn rufous; to become discolored; to become discoloured
wasteland; wilderness; deserted land; prairie; vast plain; wilds
slope; slanting surface; bevel
waterfall; cataract; cascade
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
fine (mesh, fabric texture)