to train; to discipline; to teach manners
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
headache inducing; vexing
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
interruption; interference; butting in
in the same manner as before; the same as always
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
offense and defense; offence and defence
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
to slide into; to slip into
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
body; physique; build; stature
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
smoky; awkward; ill at ease