to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
first-rate; finest quality; the best
unenlightened; uneducated; ignorant
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to be in focus; to come into focus
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to be born under a (certain) star; to be born with a certain destiny; to be fated
damply; moistly; clammily; stickily
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
out of bounds; beyond the pale
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
to be hot on a person's heels
stuffing; filling; packing; padding
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
affectionately attached; reluctant to part
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
bright red; crimson lotus flower
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule
to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for; to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to suck up (to); to toady (to)
dead body; corpse; cadaver; carcass
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to take a big bite; to take the best part; to steal all the good parts; to steal the show
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
unconventional; eccentric; offbeat; aberrant; outlandish; crazy
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
without; but if; otherwise; or else
criticism; commentary; review
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
to throw; to toss; to fling; to abandon (one's work); to give up; to lay aside
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
in accordance with; according to