to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
the seven prismatic colors (colours)
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
(arch.) bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow); bracer (for the elbow of an archer)
three; three years of age
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement