to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
something that smells of fish or blood; meat and fish; degenerate monk; corrupt priest
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
factional dispute; factional strife; rivalry between factions
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
glutinous rice steamed with red beans or some other ingredient; (arch.) trickery; (arch.) deception
form; shape; figure; visage
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
greed; worldly or materialistic desires
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
the five virtues; tripod; three or four-legged kettle stand; family crest in the shape of such an object
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
if it is the case that ...
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
welcome!; nice to see you!
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
heavenly voice; off the record instructions; influential person's opinion; powerful person's verdict