hybrid; crossbreed; mongrel
miniboss; sub-boss; mid-boss; underboss (of a criminal organization)
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
drawing of a character in a standing pose (in video games)
unable to resist; unable to suppress
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
computer graphics; CG; computer-generated imagery; CGI
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
(doing nothing but) eating and sleeping; living idly
broadcasting station; broadcaster
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
with one's mouth wide open; gapingly
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
refrigerant; thermal gel; ice pack; cold pack
blue (colour, color); sad; down (in the dumps)
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
one or two; a few; small number
(one's) current position; current location; present position
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)