to tower over the surroundings
composition; synthesis; composite photo; (function) composition
petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
jewel; precious stone; gem
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
step; stride; counter for steps
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
beyond this point; from now on; after this
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to attempt; to test; to try out
like this; this sort; this way
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt