to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
will not do; do not; does not
section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.; maxim
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
rule; reign; government; governing
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
far away in the distance; in the far distance
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
froufrou; frou frou; frilly decoration; Furfur; Furtur; mythical great Earl of Hell
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
soldier; combatant; warrior
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
celestial stems (10 signs of the Chinese calendar)
third rank; third class; third person (in a contract, etc.); third sign of the Chinese calendar
wherein; therein; thereinto
to dry (up); to become parched; to ebb; to recede
fourth rank; fourth class; fourth sign of the Chinese calendar; Denmark
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); raw; live (i.e. not recorded)
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to press against each other; to huddle together
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
right beside; close to; nearby
to look around; to survey