sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
foot of a rock; large rock, most of which is buried
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
to be too numerous; to be too much
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely (not)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having chewed on a bitter bug
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
regret; repentance; remorse
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)