to be prolonged; to drag on
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
electrical outlet; wall socket; power plug
and yet; though; when; in spite of
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
immediately; right away; on the spot
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
to encamp; to take up positions
right beside; close to; nearby
to assemble; to set up; to construct
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean