in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
fixed number; quorum (for an assembly); constant; invariable; literal; fate
in this manner; in this way; like this
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
even if not; even without
standard; basis; principle
contemplative; meditative
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
not taking the slightest notice (of); not giving the slightest consideration (to); paying absolutely no attention (to)
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
price; cost; value; worth; value
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
rash; eruption (in response to a skin irritant); influence; crazy about; having an affectation concerning all things surrounding something (esp. a language, a culture, etc.)
catchphrase; promotional line; slogan
omniscience and omnipotence
(religious) faith; belief; creed
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
tale; short story; sketch comedy; skit
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
U-turn; returning home (after a vacation); returning to one's (rural) hometown (after having lived in a big city)
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)