to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to put one's hand on; to touch
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
elementary level; beginner level
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
an apprentice system; apprenticeship
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
source of information; intelligence source; message source
now that; since; so long as; because
that's the way it is; such is life
plural; multiple; several
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
forcibly; against one's will
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
without authority; without reason; unnecessarily; recklessly; indiscriminately
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)