to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
weak and small; inferior in strength and size; minor; young; youthful
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
the seven spring flowers; the seven fall flowers; the seven autumn flowers; the seventh of January; Festival of Seven Herbs
comparison; something worthy of comparison
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
two kinds; second-class (e.g. mail)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
scale; scope; plan; structure
military force; military strength
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
countries; (various) nations
literally; to the letter; literal
to be on a (completely) different level; to be on a different scale; to be in a different league; to be of a different order of magnitude; to stand no comparison
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
advance (into a new market, industry, etc.); expansion (into); launch (into); advance (to the next round of a competition)
around the world; throughout the world
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
you; (arch.) your residence
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes