anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
armed group; armed insurgents
order of chivalry; chivalric order
by means of; due to; because of; according to
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)
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
to escape from; to get out
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
more haste, less speed; slow and steady wins the race
stay calm; don't be rushed; don't be flustered
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
dining; dining room; meal
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to face; to go towards; to head towards
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly