to wait and see; to see how the land lies
as before; as ever; as it was originally
tall figure; high stature
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
height (of body); stature
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
polarized light; polarised light; polarization; polarisation
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
in this way; thus; such; uh...
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
light; right; right field; right fielder
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
something painted white; white makeup (for an actor); painted white
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
guidance; leadership; leading the way
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew