and then; in addition to that; also; even so
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
welcome; (warm) reception
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
day and night; around the clock; always; constantly
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
separate volume; extra issue; supplement; additional volume; supplementary volume
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
as stated; verbatim; literally
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha (5th century BCE?)
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to lean against; to set against
grandfather; male senior-citizen
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
(coil) spring; spring (season); light overcoat (worn in spring and autumn); topcoat
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
leaf spring; plate spring
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to smash; to break into pieces
extraordinarily; astonishingly; extraordinary; outrageous; unconditioned dharma
bravery; courage; heroism
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
genuine; authentic; true; real
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)