to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
since when; from when; how long
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
lightly; easily; carelessly
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
hard worker; hardworking person
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
doing whatever one pleases
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
command; lead; generalship; leadership
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
arbitration; intercession; mediation
both hands; both arms; ten
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
early (days); initial stage; initial
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
having said that; on the other hand
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)