merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
to have an eye on; to zero in on
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
first generation; founder
to care for someone; to look after someone
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
from the viewpoint of; according to
main school; principal school; this school; our school
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
serious; severe; grave; acute
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance
election; selection; choice
approval; license; licence; permission
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
chairperson (of a committee); chair; chairman; chairwoman; president
leader of a cheering group; head cheerleader
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
to be afraid (of); to be frightened; to be scared; to tremble in fear; to shrink in fear
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight