some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
how; in what way; how about; questionable
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to allow oneself to ...; to take the liberty of ...; it is presumed that; (I, we) presume that; on one's own accord; by one's arbitrary decision
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
such; like that; in that way
in that way; like that; that way
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
to jump at; to be attracted by
keeping a domestic animal beyond its useful life; keeping a person on the payroll without utilizing their skills
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
having strings attached (of a loan, etc.); having conditions attached; having a string or cord attached (of a bag, clothing, etc.); something with a string attached; having a lover (of a woman); woman with a male lover
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
isolation; being alone; being friendless
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
lightly; easily; carelessly
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
military forces; hosts; troops
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
parade; review (of troops)
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
inspection; examination; checking
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous