the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
war; fighting; fierce competition
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
uncle (older than one's parent)
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
next generation; future generation
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform; straightening (of teeth)
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
politics; government; peace; (arch.) medical treatment; (arch.) cure
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to get someone to say; to make someone say
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second