substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
having said that; be that as it may
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
standing upright; standing straight; standing erect; rising perpendicularly; rising straight up; towering high
tank (military vehicle); chariot
to make a lasting impression
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to decide; to determine; to judge
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
large truck; semi-trailer
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
good young man; agreeable youth
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
context (of a passage); line of thought; context; environment; circumstances
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to discuss; to find fault with; to criticize; to criticise
absence; disregard; indifference
older sister and younger brother
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
carriage porch; entranceway; porte cochere
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
depending on; dependent on
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound