to curse someone to death; to put a deadly curse on someone
to be a matter of life or death
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
counter for choices, options, etc.
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
very likely; very probable
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
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
long (time that has passed); old (story)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
China (sometimes also used in ref. to Korea or other foreign countries)
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
falling asleep; going to sleep
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
to play a leading role; to play a central part
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible