large; large-sized; large-scale; big
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
binoculars; field glasses
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to wear away; to rub down; to abrade
late at night; at a late hour
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
Wood Snake (42nd year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1905, 1965, 2025)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to whine; to make feeble complaints
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
earnest desire; eager hope; longing; yearning; hankering
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
Nichole; Nicholl; Nicol; Nicoll; Nicolle
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)