to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to prove a loss; to be a disadvantage; to not pay
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
threat; intimidation; menace
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
striking; remarkable; considerable
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
cards in one's hand; one's hand
murder; killing; murderer
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
serious wound; serious injury
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
brilliant; radiant; bright; sparkling
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
some people; a few people; several people
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
another; different; something else
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is