to blaze down on; to beat down on; to shine down upon
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
loud shout; excited cheering
to have a talk; to tell a story
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
(social) position; status
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
competitive swimming; swimming race
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
primness; prim person; clear soup
notice; attention; observation
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
body; group; party; company; troupe
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
of no concern; nothing; trivial; (lit.) not even a fart
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
serialization; serialisation; serial story
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings