to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
tone (of voice); tone (e.g. in Chinese)
too (much); overly; excessively
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
clear; precise; definite; distinct
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
society; the world; the times
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
why; how; for what reason
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
secondary; of secondary importance
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
old friend; familiar face
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing