to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
being on stage without respite; performing continuously; staying out the entire time; being in attendance continuously (e.g. at a meeting)
emotional strength; force of will
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
with a click; with a snap
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
(cross) section (e.g. in a drawing); cutting plane
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
clanging; empty; deserted
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
feeling of fellowship; fellow feeling
to take a breath; to take a short rest
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
oath; pledge; pact; covenant; alliance
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
covering; protection; backing; relief
operations (a strategy) on two fronts; two-pronged strategy
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to dress (vegetables, salad, etc.)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
fortress; castle; citadel; enclosure; castle walls
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
group; bunch; crowd; group
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
lightning strike; thunderbolt; bolt of lightning; to strike (lightning); to be struck by lightning