something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
long time; long interval; for quite some time
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
to complain; to make a complaint
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
(person) seeming like a genius; (having) the temperament of a prodigy
strong-willed; strong of heart
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to crouch; to squat; to cower
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker