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)
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
Dragon King; promoted rook
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases
(pressing) hard; badgeringly; pesteringly; repeatedly; urgingly
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to become possible; to become able to (do)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
dragon god; dragon king; naga
at; in; at; when; by; with
to fight; to cross swords; to engage in battle; (lit.) to cross spears
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage