to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
four Taoist gods said to reign over the four directions; four gods said to reign over the four seasons
Black Tortoise (god said to rule over the northern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the northern heavens
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
jumping to a wrong conclusion
special; particular; peculiar; unique
but; however; provided that
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
tendency; trend; inclination
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
difficult to ...; hard to ...
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
it seems so; that's what it looks like
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
alone; by oneself; on one's own
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to already have enough; to already have what one needs; to be on time
assistance; backing; reinforcements
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
wounded person; injured person
match fixing; put-up job; fixed game
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)