to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
to raise one's voice; to shout
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to write down; to record; to register
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
armed forces; military; troops
commander; commanding officer; CO
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
request; appeal; claim; purchase
popular person; favorite; favourite
dream for the future; hopes for the future
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
and yet; though; when; in spite of
negotiations; discussions; connection
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
society; public; community; social studies
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course