false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
forcibly; against one's will
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
calm; composed; cool; quiet
beforehand; in advance; previously
as soon as possible; ASAP
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
all present; all concerned; all of us
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
local; localized; partial; topical (application)
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
breakdown; failure; damage; hurt; objection; protest
massing (of troops); gathering
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
anything and everything; just about everything
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to feel guilty; to suffer from a guilty conscience; to feel uneasy; to have qualms about; to have scruples about; to feel regret
at once; immediately; right now
behind; in the rear; in back
guidance; leadership; leading the way
regular customer; valued client
nearing the enemy; coming into contact with the enemy
ability; performance; efficiency
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
skill; dexterity; proficiency
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
giving; provision; furnishing
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to