(a business) open all night
common hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum); Analipus japonicus (species of brown alga)
palace examination (national Chinese civil servant examination based largely on classic literature); someone who has passed this examination; examination for promotion in the Ministry of Ceremonies (based largely on political duties and Chinese classics); someone who has passed this examination
stir-fry of pork liver and garlic chives
below sea level; undersea; beneath the waves
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
falcon (esp. the peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus)
third time lucky; third time's the charm
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
incoming telephone call; telegram received
rolling stock; railroad cars; wheeled vehicles
a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose
pontoon bridge; floating bridge; bridge (of a ship)
shaft (e.g. machinery); axle; shaft (golf club); mine shaft; pit
third day of the month; three days
beach; water's edge; coastline; national border; before entering the country
cannot help (doing, etc.); cannot resist; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
final scene; the end; finale
tranquillity and peace; tranquility and peace; peaceful and uneventful
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
rapid increase; proliferation; surge; explosion