having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
people; citizens; subjects; folk
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
to mistake (for something or someone else); to misread; to misjudge
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to blame; to find fault with
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
to understand from experience
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
being left out; being ostracized
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance; disregarding; ignoring; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
beginning; start; first moxa treatment
one by one; one after another; successively
outward appearance; looks