embarkation; boarding (an aeroplane, airplane)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
how long; how much; to what extent
to attempt; to test; to try out
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
general idea; concept; notion
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to blow off; to be blown off
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
wounded person; injured person
(necessary) personnel; required person
mobilization; mobilisation
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn