(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
to kick; to treat (a person) poorly; to walk all over (someone)
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; (lit.) relationship of dogs and monkeys
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
looks; features; (personal) appearance
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to look down on; to condescend
androgynous; gender-neutral
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
absence of permission; lack of permission; absence of (advance) notice; lack of notice
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
one end; an end; part; fragment
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
indiscreetly; thoughtlessly; carelessly; frivolously
direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
to becalm one's feelings; to compose oneself
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
to die by the roadside; to die a dog's death
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
great physical power; animal strength
female dancer; dancing girl; danseuse
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)