to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
unable to stay healthy; ruining one's health; exceeding the limits of one's body; unable to maintain one's fortune
human pillar; human sacrifice
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
tomfoolery; monkey business
waypoint (e.g. with a GPS); checkpoint
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
authority; power; influence
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)
self-interest; selfish desire
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
manipulation of information; spin
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
faith; belief; piety; devotion; godliness
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
to install (a person) in (someone's) place
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to change the schedule; to change one's plans
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
wise saying; famous saying
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)