to move forward; to move on
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
heir; inheritor; successor
negotiations; discussions; connection
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
under control (e.g. of territory)
the masses; the lower classes; the common people
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
to some extent; to a certain extent
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
maintaining the status quo
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
passing through without stopping; passing by
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
position; location; base; point; site
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to pick up; to find; to gather
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
essentially nonexistent; virtually nil
nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless
resentment; indignation; anger
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines