piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to ask for trouble; to dig your own grave; to cut your own throat
long ago; once upon a time
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
shallow playboy; frivolous lad; good-time Charlie
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to discuss; to talk together
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
success on the first try (attempt)
fly swatter; flyswatter; fly swat
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
present continuous tense; present progressive form
aging; wearing out; deterioration
fragile article; breakables; broken article
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
horizontal script (esp. of a European language); European writing; Roman letters; European language; Western language
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; unexpectedly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly
Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text
universal serial bus; USB
memory; memory; recollection; remembrance
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
rationality; reasonableness
one's own handwriting; autograph