to pick up; to find; to gather
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
early (days); initial stage; initial
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
Great Leap Forward (failed attempt to industrialize China and increase agricultural production, from 1958-1960); significant breakthrough; great strides
firm promise; definite promise
loud shout; excited cheering
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
to be worried; to be troubled
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
a little bit; a little while
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
to happen to meet; to come across
unexpected meeting; coincidence
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
lost article; something forgotten
to chase; to run after; to pursue
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
manufacturing equipment; production machine; maker
strength; power; proficiency; ability
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
the last moment; the very end
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
unwelcome favor; unwelcome favour; misplaced kindness
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
ill will; malice; evil intent
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex