shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
this world; this life; world of the living
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
ability; performance; efficiency
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
independent action; acting alone
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
prospects of victory; chances of success
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
covert action; covert operations
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
absolute obedience; complete submission
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
double; twice (as much); twofold
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
index finger; forefinger; second toe
jack-in-the-box; jack-in-a-box
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
poisonous snake; poisonous serpent
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
from A to Z; without exception; in every particular
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
to carry out one's mission