to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to be silent; to say nothing
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to be worried; to be troubled
going through; going via; going by way of
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
elegant; lively but restrained; quietly beautiful
I see; that's right; indeed
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
keeping a domestic animal beyond its useful life; keeping a person on the payroll without utilizing their skills
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
existential threat; life-or-death crisis
to arrive; to come to pass
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
pristella tetra (Pristella maxillaris); X-ray tetra
Pleiades (in Greek mythology); Pleiades; the Seven Sisters
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid