this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
at least; at most; (even) just
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
just because; even if; even though
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
as (for); for; in the capacity of
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
but; however; even though; even if
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
wherein; therein; thereinto
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
having said that; on the other hand
at once; immediately; right now
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
originally; by nature; from the start
hurried construction; hurried production; hasty manufacture; hasty formation
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten