to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to order; to command; to appoint
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
maneuvers; manoeuvers; machinations; scheming
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
those (near the second person)
one by one; in detail; minutely
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
to approach; to draw near
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
threat; intimidation; menace
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
eternal; unlimited; endless
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
to breathe out; to exhale
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short