humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
destructive; catastrophic; disastrous; ruinous; devastating
to consent; to allow; to accept; to agree
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
company secret; industrial secret; trade secret
bashful; shameful; ashamed
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
secret technique; secret art
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
I don't give a damn; that's got nothing to do with me
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
heartstrings; koto string
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
equal amount; same quantity
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
fortress; stronghold; citadel
all one's strength; desperate effort; (lit.) strength one has when ready to die
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
power plant; power station
semicircle; hemicycle; half globe; to go halfway round (e.g. the earth)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
to dry up (spring, pond, etc.); to run out
water supply; supplied water; water refill
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)
interior (of building, room, vehicle, etc.); interior design
inexpert or untrained eyes