poorly made article; defective article; Gautama Buddha
rest; break; recess; intermission
to develop into a serious incident
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
time around sunset; early evening
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
secret art; the mysteries
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
unable to clear away one's ill feeling; not able to do anything (about...)
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to cover fully; to wrap around
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
skill; dexterity; master hand
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
military gains; war results; fruit of battle