to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
being stark-naked; having no possessions; losing all one's belongings
container (e.g. shipping); skip
to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
an issue being settled; a case being closed
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
point of agreement; common ground; meeting ground
shady; underhanded; questionable
sending a ship to the bottom; sinking (a ship); to sink a ship
to take to task; to take it out on
very busy (person or thing)
dark (menswear) suit (midnight blue, black, etc.)
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
(one's) master; Lord; the main thing; the majority
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to take over; to follow
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
murder; homicide; manslaughter
sincere; honest; faithful
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered