this world; this life; this generation; present day
to some extent; to a certain extent
while; even though; despite
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
curious; strange; unusual
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
to stop walking; to pause
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to show up; to appear; to turn up
any more; any further; any better; any longer
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
next term; next period; next version; next release
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
rather; sooner; preferably
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry