higher rank; better position
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to thrust before; to thrust at
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
acquisition of a qualification
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
riches and honours (honors); wealth and rank
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
accomplishment; execution
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
one day; (on) a certain day
rapid development; rapid unfolding
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
(historical) regulations governing Chinese religious observances and social order
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
deep inside; innermost place
important matter; matters of weight