to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
pons (pontes); pons Varolii; pontine; part of the brain stem (links the medulla oblongata and cerebellum with the midbrain)
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
coating (esp. lacquering)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to make one's own; to take possession of
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
though; notwithstanding; although
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
transport; transportation
system; organization; organisation; architecture
arms and ammunition; weapons and ammunition
diligence; good attendance
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
extreme passion; wild enthusiasm
acceleration; speeding up
time; season; period; phase; stage
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
when it comes to; concerning