foursome; group of four people; Gang of Four (Maoist political faction)
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
plural; multiple; plural (number)
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
full view; plain sight; completely visible
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
rising water (of river, lake, etc.); swelling water; increased water; high water
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
to breathe out; to exhale
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
charcoal; charred remains
don't you think?; indicates question
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to become senile; to show signs of decline; to lose one's edge; to lose one's touch; to lose one's astuteness