to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
sudden fall; sharp fall; sudden drop; sharp drop
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
vicious circle; vicious cycle
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
time; season; period; phase; stage
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
only; merely; but; no more than
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
being irresistible; being furiously vigorous; being intensely forceful
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
binoculars; field glasses
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to make a speech; to address
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)