consequently; as a result
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
leader (of an alliance); leading power
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
Chen (ancient Chinese state, approx. 1045-479 BCE); Ch'en; Chen dynasty (China, 557-589 BCE); Ch'en dynasty
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
speech and conduct; words and deeds
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
going around; patrol; round; tour
absence; disregard; indifference
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to place in a row; to line up; to list; to enumerate; to talk a lot of nonsense; to tell a lot of lies
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
sublime; noble; high-minded
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
the very best; excellent; superb
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack