contradiction; inconsistency
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
hand used like a sword in striking
viewing and treating as one; regarding as the same; equating one thing with another; identification
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
worst; poor and boring; uncool
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
provoking; rather annoying; (speaking ironically) darling
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
aptitude; aptness; suitability
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
great hurry; great haste; rush
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
same; similar; (just) like; equal
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!