to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser; (lit.) the far-off bark of a retreating dog
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
bluff; false show of power; bold front
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
state of the war; war situation
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
now; the present time; just now; another; more
to examine someone's expression
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
gradually; slowly but steadily
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to be found; to be discovered
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
in that way; thus; so; so?
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
dark clouds gather; threatening signs emerge; trouble is afoot
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be