regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
how long; how far; how much
once-in-a-lifetime encounter; uniquely precious experience; (lit.) one lifetime, one meeting
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
very small; tiny; insignificant
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to become possible; to become able to (do)
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
feeling; sense; impression
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
with these words; while saying
right side; right-hand side
alternately; by turns; one after the other
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
endless; boundless; everlasting
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)