difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble
disaster relief operation; disaster relief mission
to order; to command; to appoint
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to be born; to come into the world
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
February; second month of the lunar calendar
several years standing; over several years
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
dropping out of school; withdrawing from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
(social) position; status
beyond one's means or position
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
samsara; cycle of death and rebirth; being reborn; reincarnation
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
to happen to pass by; to pass by
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed