to bear fruit; to take effect
decline; ebb; failure; decay; decrease; loss
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
present; gift; to give a present or gift
although I say; although one might say; although called
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
(with a) slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
24 hours; twenty-four hours
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to set up shop; to open a store
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation