(someone else's) child; child; kid
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
self-consciousness; self-awareness
dragon and tiger; (fig.) two mighty rivals
to form a group; to form a bunch
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
locational advantage; advantageous position
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
loveable; very likeable; like very much
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
loading; charging; filling
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
one by one; one after another; successively
to make an incessant onslaught; to attack incessantly
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
to cease; to stop; to be over
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care