bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
proposal; proposition; suggestion
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
contemplation; meditation
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
with a momentary flash of light
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to mark the passage of time; to let (feel) time pass
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to help each other; to cooperate
aloof; morose; (smelling) strongly; pungently; spiky (esp. of a hairstyle); sticking up straight (e.g. of plant stems)
society; the world; the times
there is no rule without exceptions
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
permission; approval; authorization; license
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
to order; to command; to appoint
hard to reach place; remote place
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
cleaning up (enemy remnants); sweeping clean (of opponents); mopping up