contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
changing clothes; change of clothes
quick change; quick transformation; metamorphosis; turning suddenly into
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
reason; cause; circumstances
stealthily; secretly; in secret
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
alone; by oneself; on one's own
polite; respectful; reverent
polite; courteous; hospitable
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
to detain; to check; to restrain
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
surely; certainly; without doubt
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to say; to be pleased to say
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
very; much; greatly; a lot of
however; having said that; but
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with