wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
impeachment; denunciation; accusation; censure
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
mental; spiritual; emotional
being too late; losing one's final chance
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
stupid girl; stupid woman
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
if you do this; if this is the case
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...