half the body; half length
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
military officer; naval officer
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
all-night vigil over a body; wake
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
flaring up; bursting into flames
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
cushion; pillow; mattress
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to come around to do; to become inclined to do; to get excited about; to take an interest
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
retreating figure; appearance from behind
sword skills; swordsmanship
complete victory; total victory
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
to receive divine punishment
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure