way of solving (a problem); solution
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
to sew together; to stitch together; to sew up; to switch up
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps
to push away; to push aside; to shove
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
to check; to stop; to keep back
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to suppress one's emotions
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
example; illustration; precedent
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception
majority decision; majority vote; majority rule
incomplete combustion; imperfect combustion; being off one's game; not doing one's best; being unable to use all of one's strength
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
essence; true nature; substance; reality
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
scoundrel; rascal; villain
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
headship of a family; family property
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way; to grow freely (e.g. of weeds)
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
southern tip; southern end; southernmost part
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
to leave something as it is
(very) unusual; unconventional; eccentric; novel; original; striking
drastic move (e.g. hold or strike in martial arts); power technique; display of power
individual; one by one; separate; each