to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to rebuke; to scold harshly
next; secondly; subsequently
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
pointing out; identification
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
first match (in a series)
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
to face; to confront; to be opposite to
to glare at each other; to confront each other
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
alternately; by turns; one after the other
to well up; to burst; to arise
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally