storage at room temperature
scuba; self-contained under-water breathing apparatus
bubble on surface of liquid; ephemeral; transient
weatherbeaten; exposed to rain
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
square jō (approx. 10 sq feet); abbot's chamber; chief priest
compressed gas cylinder; aerosol spray can
essays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottings
eating quickly; speed-eating
to be awesome; to be extreme; to be incredible
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
striking with the back of the sword
in the background; not standing out
ultraviolet rays; ultraviolet radiation
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
a little; for a moment; a short while; just a minute
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
test of courage (e.g. at a frightening place such as a graveyard); dare
dream for the future; hopes for the future
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on