something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
objection; dissent; protest
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
ignorant of the ways of the world
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
body; physical system; (the) person
to repaint; to paint again
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
should; must; -able; probably; likely
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
discontinuation (of business); closing down; giving up (one's practice); retiring
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to bedaub (with paint); to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to examine someone's expression
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
heated wire; infrared rays; heat rays
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops