to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
northeastern part; the northeast
Vermilion Bird (god said to rule over the southern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the southern heavens
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
terrain; geographical features; topography
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
big fire (buildings, etc. on fire)
three days and three nights
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
fear of heights; acrophobia
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
considerably; greatly; a lot
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
personal (employee); employed; retained
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
cruelty; hard-heartedness
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
guard; sentinel; garrison
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
as you see; as you can see
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree