to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
clink; clack; feeling annoyed; being offended; being hurt
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
spirit; heart; disposition
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
such; like that; that sort of; very
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
pair; the two; both persons; both things
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to slide into; to slip into
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
difference; variation; difference
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)