showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
being off guard; being defenseless
small insect; midge; vermicule
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
pride; boast; credit (to)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to recall; to remember; to recollect
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
don't worry about it; forget about it
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
memories; recollections; reminiscence
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry