flake; chip; (lithic) flake
large quantity; large amount
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
good-quality; superior in quality
prospecting; trial digging
situated deep in the mountains
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
to shift (something) from one hand to the other; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to exchange (what one is holding for something else)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
violent (fight); slashing and striking; hand-to-hand
to follow (someone) around; to cling (to); to dog; to hound; to harry; to pursue
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
minimum; at the very least
to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
in all sincerity; truthfully; honestly
love of learning; desire to learn; passion for knowledge
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
in name only; titular; nominal
religious studies; study of religion
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial