zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
the three realms of existence; the whole universe (of a billion worlds) that Buddha enlightened; past, present and future existences; far-off ...; distant ...
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
six feet; traditional Japanese G-string for men; palanquin bearer
clothes (that one is wearing); wearing clothes
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
dilettante; person of fantastic taste
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
unprecedented; never seen before
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
reclamation (e.g. wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. new market); breaking new ground
ability; capability; skill
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to stop writing; to put down one's pen; to close (a letter)
alternating current; AC; analogue computer (analog); average cost; adult child
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
intelligence or information network
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander