to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
around the world; throughout the world
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
cannot be helped; unavoidable
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
details; particulars; whole story; sequence of events; chronology; circumstances
by means of; due to; because of; according to
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
of all things (days, etc.)
place; room; margin; scope
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
letter; missive; note; mail
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
firm; strong; solid; stable
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition