reduction of penalty; commutation of a sentence
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
crime syndicate; criminal syndicate
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
exit; way out; outlet; vent
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
cry (of an animal); call; chirp; song; caw; roar
experience; history; record; career
25th day of the month; 25 days
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
sequel; later development
used item; secondhand item; old; used; previous
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
"minor snow" solar term (approx. November 22)
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to be main; to be principal; to be important
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
to take off (another's clothes); to strip someone (of their clothes); to undress
mangy cur; low animal; beast