bloodsucking; sucking blood
ultrasonic waves; ultrasound
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
rare; extraordinary; singular
grotesque; disgusting; gross
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
generation of heat; (attack of) fever; pyrexia
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
outward appearance; looks
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
very interesting; of great interest
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray