authority; power; influence
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
lieutenant general; vice-admiral
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
international community; international society; the world
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
adventure travel; adventuresome trip; safari
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
bluff; false show of power; bold front
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
change (of personnel); reshuffle (e.g. of a cabinet); shake-up; dismissal (e.g. of a minister); replacement
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
position; location; base; point; site
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
information bureau; intelligence department
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on