to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
society; public; community; social studies
fixed number; certain number; given number; definite number
van (of a movement); vanguard; forefront
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
armed might; military power; the sword; force
(political) power; authority; influence
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
imperial court; royal court
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
benefiting from the influence of a master or parent
calm; composed; leisurely
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
undisputed; entirely; perfect