divine sword (one of the three sacred treasures)
famous sword; excellent sword
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
repaying a debt after achieving success; promise to repay a debt after achieving success
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to make coffee; to brew coffee
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
death penalty; capital punishment
to rank next to; to come after
(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
lately; recently; nowadays
being startled; getting a shock
to be hesitant; to feel timid
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to