on the sea; on the ocean; offshore
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
self-destruct system; automatic detonator; self-detonating device
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
show; exhibition; spectacle
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
district; section; sector
step; stride; counter for steps
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
what do you want?; can I help you?
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
worst; worst-case (scenario)
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
worthless (of a person); somebody who wouldn't be missed if they died
already; now; no longer; not any more
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)