point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to be superior; to surpass
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
that's a different matter; that's a different story
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
order; command; life; destiny; fate
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to serve; to work for; to attend
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to make a speech; to address
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
one's house; one's home; one's family
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgement
(your) daughter; young woman; daughter of a good family