to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
such ... as; or some such
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
transactions; dealings; business
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
defense; defence; safeguard; protection