dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
forced labor; forced labour; slave labor; slave labour
internment camp; detention facility; POW camp; refugee camp
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
storehouse; warehouse; godown
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
continuation; succession; series
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
right in the midst of; right at the height of
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to stick it out (until the end)
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
training; practice; workout
to cramp; to be cramped; to contract
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe