to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
benefiting from the influence of a master or parent
calm; composed; leisurely
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
undisputed; entirely; perfect
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
national defence; national defense
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
delicate situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing
to taste; to try (food or drink)
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
harmful insect; noxious insect; pest; vermin