massing (of troops); gathering
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to face; to go towards; to head towards
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
very young; little; childish; immature
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
while; during; while; although; all; both
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
development; growth; progress; development; expansion (of a typhoon, low-pressure area, etc.); developmental disability
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
but; however; provided that
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
rather than; more ... than ...
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
surroundings; environs; circumference
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
to compose; to put together
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
with a click; with a snap
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
bright red; crimson lotus flower
long slits (esp. of eyes)
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
beautiful face; good looks; beauty