to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
on the cheap side; comparatively cheap; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a lower score
to attack; to assault; to assail
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
suited figure; person in a suit
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
to be prolonged; to drag on
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
stroboscope; strobe lamp; stroboscopic lamp; (camera) flash
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
hard-fought win; winning through perseverance
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
(garden) cemetery; park-style cemetery; memorial park
jealousy; roasted rice cake
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
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somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other