to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
immediately; right away; on the spot
to be silent; to say nothing
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
large number (of); many; majority
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
self-styled humanitarian; person acting under the pretence of chivalry while participating in gangs and engaging in gambling
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
spirit; heart; disposition
depression; low spirits; dejection
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
Shanghainese; Shanghai dialect (of Wu Chinese)
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
two persons; two people; pair; couple
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
one's person; around one's person
from now; from this moment; henceforth
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
on bargain sale; rising in popularity; up-and-coming; budding
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
advance (into a new market, industry, etc.); expansion (into); launch (into); advance (to the next round of a competition)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
Triad (secret Chinese society usually associated with organized crime)
at that time; in those days
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
to collect; to assemble; to gather