to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
blood relationship; blood relative
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
good citizen; honest man; respectable member of society
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
to do over; to remake; to resume
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
fixed time; regular time; scheduled time; fixed period; scheduled period
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
coastal waters; adjacent seas
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
national defence; national defense
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
on the sea; on the ocean; offshore
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
binoculars; field glasses
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to run down (stairs, etc.)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
deep affection; dear; beloved
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication