even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
top of the head; crown of the head; vertex; (the) parietal
clear; precise; definite; distinct
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
looking over someone's shoulder
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
brown bear (Ursus arctos)
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
fast (talking); rapid; quick-tongued
to chirp (of a swarm of insects); to sing; to gather; to swarm
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar
the Boar (twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Pig; hour of the Boar (around 10pm, 9-11pm, or 10pm to 12 midnight); north-northwest; tenth month of the lunar calendar
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
living room (Western style); sitting room
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
kitchen; financial situation; finances