to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
obedience; submission; resignation
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
subordination; dependency
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
written request; request for ...; application for ...
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
single word; a few words; brief comment
from the beginning; from scratch
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
leader; authority; mainstay
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
benefiting from the fame or influence of a parent; riding a parent's coat-tails
prospects of victory; chances of success
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
with gusto; with wild abandon; enthusiastically; energetically
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better