intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
drinking bout; merrymaking
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
to be discouraged; to shrink from
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; not knowing the true nature
middle of the night; dead of night
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
clouds and haze; swarm (of people); throng; (flee) like the wind; (run) out of sight
gambling den; gambling house
being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent; walking sideways; staggering; striding
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
transfer (of authority, power, etc.); delegation; devolution
martial law; articles of war; military disciple; military law
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
to take back; to recapture
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
second month of the lunar calendar; February
things at hand; personal belongings
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
group; bunch; crowd; group
name one goes by; popular name; house name; name of a street; avenue name
gratitude; thanks; apology
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
honest person; person of integrity; straight shooter
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
pass (e.g. backstage pass)