to turn towards; to point
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to originate with; to start with; to stem from
only; merely; but; no more than
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
firm; unshakeable; resolute
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
declaration of war; proclamation of war
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
smelling of fish; fishy; degenerate (of a monk); depraved; worldly; mundane
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
halo; angel ring; glow of freshly washed or treated hair
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)