to enlarge; to widen; to spread out
breaking off relations (esp. between countries)
fame; glory; reputation; English name (of plants, animals, etc.)
to set aside one's interests
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
to lurk; to hover in the background; to be coiled up; to stretch tortuously
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
popular will; will of the people
aviator; flying ace; birdman
vise; jack; vice; immorality; vice-
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
to undergo great hardships; to waste away from great effort and worry
a little bit; a little while
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
paying no heed to; not caring about; taking no notice of
one's own handwriting; autograph
good bye; I'm off; see you later
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
huge rock; firmness; solidity
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
receiving; acceptance; reception
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
to make sense; to be meaningful
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
military force; military strength