to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
composition; setting (of music)
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
trusting too much; overestimating ability
to be crushed; to be squashed (flat); to be discouraged
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
to bend; to warp; to lose heart
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
hateful; detestable; loathsome
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to extend (e.g. a house); to add to (e.g. coals to a fire)
chasing after women; womanizing
beloved concubine; favourite concubine (e.g. of the shogun)
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
substantial matter; significant item
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
evident; plain; distinct; clear
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
original proposer; originator; proponent; initiator
half and half; fifty-fifty
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime