to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
relatively; comparatively
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
in the meanwhile; during the time
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
and yet; though; when; in spite of
now that; since; so long as; because
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
phoenix (esp. fenghuang, the Chinese phoenix)
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
power; might; authority; influence
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
notice; attention; observation
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
associate; junior; assistant; runner-up
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
absolute basics; very rudiments
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to join together; to combine; to join up
clay doll; clay figure; clay figurine
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style