sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to push aside; to brush aside
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
training (animals); breaking (animals)
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to consider others' feelings; to sympathize with someone's feelings
upper arm; (arch.) lower arm
quay; wharf; jetty; wall-like shoreline; cliff wall
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
night view; night skyline; nightscape
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
thorough; exhaustive; complete
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity