brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
that's a different matter; that's a different story
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to attempt; to test; to try out
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
mountain road; mountain trail
road approaching a shrine
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
midway; halfway through; in the course of
follower; attendant; valet; servant
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
all eyes; public attention
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
highway; main road; the right road; internal medicine (in Chinese medical practice)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
emergency demands; special procurement (particularly in time of war)
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
compensating; making up for; supplementation
entire world; whole world; world stage
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
preferential treatment; privilege; favor; benefit; incentive
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
interference; meddling; butting in
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied