to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to rove; to prowl; to go cruising
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
laziness; shirking; impudent; brazenly dishonest
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
fixed amount (of money); fixed sum; flat sum
white knight; knight in shining armor
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
love; attachment; tender emotions; falling in love
I owe you; I owe you one; I owe you a favor
averaging; levelling (off); equalization; standardization; balance
good year; lucky year; bumper year; banner year
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
hoarding; storing away (without using)
riches and honours (honors); wealth and rank
Great Leap Forward (failed attempt to industrialize China and increase agricultural production, from 1958-1960); significant breakthrough; great strides
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
with gusto; with wild abandon; enthusiastically; energetically
sense for (how to use) money; money sense
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
with a click; with a snap
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects