to make the impossible possible; to accomplish the impossible
to exert oneself greatly; to take pains; to make efforts; to break a bone
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
the future is unpredictable; inscrutable are the ways of heaven; the irony of fate
to make a speech; to address
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
in one's hands; in one's control
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
cleaning up (enemy remnants); sweeping clean (of opponents); mopping up
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
concealment; hiding; covering up; suppression
to press a question; to cross-examine
internal organ; viscera; gut
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
had better ...; had better not ...
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
smuggling; contraband trade
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception