quick work; (clever) feat
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to stop walking; to pause
maneuver to return a sword to its scabbard
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
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 exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
true state; actual condition; reality
poor; unsatisfactory; inadequate; cold; chilly
oppression; suppression; pressure
on countless occasions; many a time
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
knowledge applied to evil purposes
incarnation; impersonation; personification; avatar
to repeat a mistake (of somebody); to make the same mistake as that of ...; (lit.) to follow the rut (left by someone else)
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
resolute; determined; bold
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to govern; to manage; to subdue
to grow up; to become an adult
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear