field survey; field work (research); on-the-spot investigation
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
to uncover; to solve; to reveal
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
wandering; roaming; drifting
going upstream; sailing against the current
base; basis; basis (linear algebra); base (topology); basis
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
most ominous; most sinister; most atrocious; most evil
decision; judgment; resolution
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand
tail (of an aircraft); empennage; tail assembly
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
bygones; the past; past event
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
gag order; gag rule; gag law
insurrection; riot; uprising; rebellion; revolt
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to kick (hard); to send flying with a kick; to kick away; to reject flatly; to refuse outright; to turn down
(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language
treatment; service; handling; management
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver
(not even) for a moment; (not) on any account; (not) the least bit; at any rate; at the very least; if ... at all
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)