one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
surely; certainly; without doubt
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
approval; license; licence; permission
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
our country; our land; one's own country
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
vulnerability; weakness; fragility; vulnerability; security hole
pointing out; identification
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
large number (of); many; majority
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
reduction by half; halving
jewel; precious stone; gem
mining; digging; working (a mine)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
observation; survey; watching
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
whoosh (of something suddenly spreading, billowing, swelling, or gushing outward); fwoosh; (bursting) into tears; suddenly (crying)
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
enshrinement (of a deity); residing (in a shrine or sacred place); sitting prominently (in a place); being plunked down; being planted (in a spot)
re-covering; repapering; reupholstering