to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
please; somehow or other; one way or another
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
payment (taxes, fees, etc.); supply (of goods); delivery
partition; division; separation; segmenting; splitting
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
agreement; stipulation; contract
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
egoistic; selfish; self-willed
first-rate; finest quality; the best
hegemony; leadership; initiative
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol