to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
jack of all trades, master of none
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
top notch; first rate; top-of-the-line; leading
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
power; might; authority; influence
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
rough; rowdy; wild; rough person; rowdy person
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
ability; performance; efficiency
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
rising; ascending; climbing
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
financial power; financial means; wealth
(political) power; authority; influence
treasure house; storage for valuable property
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout