backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
honesty; integrity; purity and unselfishness
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
leader; guide; mentor; coach
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
have to do; must; should; ought to
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
of course; certainly; naturally
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to anticipate; to foresee
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
outskirts (of a town); run-down district
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
transactions; dealings; business
follower; attendant; valet; servant
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
quotient; dealing; dealer; second degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Shang dynasty (China, approx. 1600-1046 BCE); Yin dynasty
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile