one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
as before; as ever; as it was originally
to greedily try to win big (e.g. in mahjong); to swipe; to nick; to pilfer
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
quantity or volume of water
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
to carry; to bring (to a place)
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
retention; maintenance; preservation
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
all; the whole; on the whole; all in all; generally
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
terrain; geographical features; topography
amount of precipitation; precipitation
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
water vein; underground stream of water; waterway
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to attempt; to test; to try out