covering; protection; backing; relief
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
holding on to; sticking to
(most) important; principal; pivotal; key; cardinal
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
view; opinion; finding; findings
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
by all means; by all costs
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
not worth considering; out of the question
equilibrium; good balance; poise
election; selection; choice
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
to select someone (out of many people)
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
appointment (to an office); investiture; commission
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet