after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
it is not (like that) either
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
limbs; arms and legs; body
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
right in front; just opposite; under the nose
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
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
not be concerned about at all; not mind about at all; not care a bit
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
insolent fellow; rude fellow
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt