way; method; means; resource; course
almost; roughly; approximately
three; three years of age
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
survival; survivor; relic
but; however; provided that
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
near; close; beside; third person
to indicate; to show; to point to
behind; in the rear; in back
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
substitution; alternation; alternative; substitute
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy; not to be counted on
early (days); initial stage; initial
fundamental form; basic form; basic pattern; basic model; basic type; prototype
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
community; circles; kingdom; erathem; field (electrical); border
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
Queen Mother of the West (an ancient Chinese goddess)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
point in common; common feature
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
expression; presentation; representation; notation
even so; anyhow; at any rate
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand