along the east coast; along the eastern seashore
to have in common; to share
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to lose heart; to become discouraged; to be crestfallen; to be utterly disheartened
elegant words; refined diction; poetic expression; classical poetic language (esp. of the Heian period)
violent and cruel; tyrannical and atrocious
one's living; one's livelihood
seen in the dark or at a distance; (a woman) looking prettier when seen in the dark or at a distance
we have a result!; game over!; match!
to be chipped; to be nicked
euphemism; eulogistic name; poetical name; poetic name
tinder; touchwood; charcloth
advance troops; vanguard; advance contingent; leading unit
to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)
Ring of Fire (circum-Pacific volcanic belt)
to establish one's innocence; to prove oneself right; to prove one's identity
various countries; several countries
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
autumnal equinox; autumn equinox; fall equinox
cutting a person down (without a second thought); sacrificing; throwing to the wolves; omission; rounding down (e.g. fractions); truncation
to get credit; to win honor; to win honour
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
to be settled; to be brought to an end
loophole; crenel; crenelle; arrow-slit
to dance all night; to dance until dawn
one's mind; one's inner feelings; (a decision hinging on) how someone feels about it
signs of defeat; adverse situation
vernal equinox; spring equinox
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
state of slight intoxication; being a little drunk
veteran; old-timer; experienced person
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard