gem; jewel; precious stone
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
to temper thoroughly; to train well
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
in deep black; in jet black
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to grow horns; to sprout horns; to become angry; to become jealous
to tower extremely high; to pierce the sky; to overflow (with energy); to run high (of spirits, momentum, etc.); to surge (of a feeling)
body; physique; build; stature
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
great hurry; great haste; rush
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
I'm ready for anything; leave it to me; bring it!
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
to look at from a biased viewpoint; to look at with a prejudiced eye
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
eternal; everlasting; perpetual; immemorial
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
grand; magnificent; majestic; great; sublime
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
story; tale; talk; discussion
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to move forward; to move on