therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)
lone wolf; loner; self-reliant person
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
support; backing; aid; assistance
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
had better ...; had better not ...
taking a story with a grain of salt; discounting half the story
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
and so; therefore; for that reason
to kidnap (esp. by force or deception); to abduct; to snatch
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
if so; in that case; in that situation
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
most part; greater part; majority
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
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)
experiment; experimentation
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice