way of speaking; intimation
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
(not so) much; (not) very
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
question; inquiry; enquiry
influencing (a person) for good
submersion; inundation; being flooded
possible; likely; probable
juniors dominating seniors; inferiors overthrowing their superiors; retainer supplanting his lord
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to be born; to come into the world
advantage or disadvantage
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
news; word; tidings; omen
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
personal; individual; private
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
degree of relative priority
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
charred; burnt black; scorched black
being struck by lightning; torpedo attack
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known