to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
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
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
than; from; out of; except; but; more
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
although I say; although one might say; although called
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...