more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
look!; there!; here!; that is
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
experimental; provisional
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
monolith; large slab of rock
several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
odd; strange; queer; weird; bizarre
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
common foot soldier (feudal Japan); samurai of the lowest rank
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to put one's hand on; to touch
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder