may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
this is why; this means; it is the case that
inscrutable; incomprehensible
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
like this; in this way; as you see
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
hot topic; talk of the town
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
voice; speech; sound of a voice; sound (e.g. of a TV)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
principle; theory; fundamental truth
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible