to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
just because; even if; even though
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
restlessly; in continuous motion
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
time; hour; period; class
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
automatic lock; automatic door-locking system
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
very young; little; childish; immature
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
gentle; mild; meek; tender
(not so) much; (not) very
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
normalcy; normality; normal
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself