interval; break; rift (in clouds)
holding out a little longer
to be impatient for; to wait (anxiously) for; to eagerly look forward to; to long for
manifestation; public show; showing conspicuously
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
torii; Shinto shrine archway
to be more than one can imagine (esp. of sadness, anguish, etc.); to be impossible to comprehend
every single word and phrase; word by word
a lick; one lick; engulfing (e.g. of fire); enveloping; consuming
cost of a meal (or meals)
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to hate each other; to hate mutually
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
to sweep up together; to sweep into a heap
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
blow; shock; strike; batting
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
being left out; being excluded; being ostracized
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
precipitation; deposition; settlement (e.g. of sediment)
important post; important office; key position