to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to alter one's state of consciousness; to change one's mindset; to change one's attitude
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to play a leading role; to play a central part
message; informative matter
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
perfect; complete; flawless
whenever you want; any time you like
to attack; to assault; to assail
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
terrain; geographical features; topography
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
without cause; without reason
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)