to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
The Art of War (military text by Sun Tzu, 512 BCE)
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
hypothetical or imaginary enemy
decrease; reduction; decline
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
Sun Tzu (Chinese military strategist, 544?-496 BCE); The Art of War (military text by Sun Tzu, 512 BC); Sun Bin Bing Fa (military text by Sun Bin)
correction; revision; amendment
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
preparation; arrangements
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
regarding highly; attaching importance to
accomplishment; execution
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
established practice; custom
superstition; acting superstitiously (for good luck)
success or failure; outcome; result
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
consequence; causal relationship; nexus
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
being excited; having the jitters (with expectation)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
writing implement; writing tool
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor