the present regime; the existing regime
dealing with; coping with
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
every person; each one; everybody
back (of a chair); backrest
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
tendency; trend; inclination
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
literature; books (reference); document
ghost; spirit; apparition; spiritual body; causal body
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
before it happens; beforehand
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
foursome; group of four people; Gang of Four (Maoist political faction)
rearing from infancy; training from an early age (e.g. an apprentice); teaching from an early stage (e.g. a subordinate)
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
Wu and Yue (two rival states in ancient China)
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
quarrel; dispute; argument
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
several people; a few people
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank