now that; since; so long as; because
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
war of aggression; war of conquest
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
without thinking of the consequences
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
single cell; simple-minded; one-track-minded
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
ease of use; pleasantness of use; comfort level
refutation; rebuttal; retort
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
to indicate; to show; to point to
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
military authorities; army circles
dismissal (from one's post); firing; being relieved from one's post; discarding; throwing away; becoming useless
diversion; putting something to another use
way (of doing); manner; method
to accuse someone; to charge someone
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
powerful person; influential person
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
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 plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
power of the state; government authority
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
exposure to wind; severe criticism