to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
colour; color; hue; tints
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
hostility; animosity; enmity
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
subordination; dependency
consists of; comprises; is made up of
to accrete; to become whole; to come together
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
emotional strength; force of will
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
general idea; concept; notion
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
total energy; all efforts
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
henry (unit of inductance)
Liddell; Lidell; Riddell; Ridel
general mobilization; general mobilisation
global scale; worldwide scale
(how) many times; (how) often
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling