reduction by half; halving
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
nape (of the neck); nucha
to be overcome with emotion
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
the whole day; all the day
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
first day of the month; the first of the month
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
one's own work; making by oneself; farming on one's own land; independent farmer
semi-pro; semi-professional
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
inference; deduction; induction; reasoning
(written) explanation; explanatory label (e.g. in a museum); information sign (e.g. at a tourist spot); instructions (e.g. for a product)
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
email; mail; post; message (in an instant messaging application); instant message; male