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
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
recommendation; endorsement
successor; replacement; second wife
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
Stampede (The Doobie Brothers album)
mysterious bird; strange bird; eerie bird; monster that has taken the form of a bird
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)
to be at a loss for words
to claim victims; to leave casualties
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
to walk away; to saunter off
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
forces of opposition; opposing forces; counterforce
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
destiny; will of Heaven; luck
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
banknote; bill; note; paper money
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
inscrutable stratagem; ingenious scheme
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
useless resistance; vain struggle
allegiance; obedience; submission
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death