to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
re-education; retraining; in-service training
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
confidence; trust; faith; credit
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to triumph; to be elated with success
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to grant someone's request; to do a favour
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
polite; respectful; reverent
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
perception; sensing; noticing
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
considerably; greatly; a lot
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
determination; resolution
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
what kind of; what sort of; what
principle; theory; fundamental truth