to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
firm; unshakeable; resolute
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
I think (something) won't (something); probably (something) isn't (something)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
binding; regulation; limit; binding period (e.g. phone or broadband contract); minimum contract term
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
late at night; at a late hour
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
parent-child relationship
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to approach; to draw near
surrounding at a distance
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
something small; something petty; trifle
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)
having no idea; having no clue