constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
it's been a long time; long time no see
although I say; although one might say; although called
equality; impartiality; evenness
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
case (e.g. receptacle, condition, event, legal action, letter style, etc.); Computer-Aided Software Engineering; CASE
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
attack; assault; attempt; try
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to attack; to assault; to assail
near oneself; close to one; familiar
human relations; personal relationships
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
one's post; place of work; workplace
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
from the viewpoint of; according to
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
to triumph; to be elated with success