amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
model; prototype; archetype; (sewing) pattern
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
masterpiece; masterwork; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
with a fixed time; with a deadline
retry; another try; another go
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
gratitude; thanks; apology
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
having no idea; having no clue
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
drone beetle (Pseudotorynorrhina japonica); scarab beetle
rhinoceros beetle (esp. the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Trypoxylus dichotomus)
to begin to do; to start doing; to cater; to make and deliver (food)
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
worn-out; shabby; seedy; completely exhausted