example; simile; metaphor; allegory
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to put one's strength into
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis); test subject (of human experiments performed by Unit 731 during WWII); (arch.) prostitute dressed as a Buddhist nun
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
period of time; time slot; time zone
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
about this time; about now
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
hogshead; puncheon; foudre
game in which the points (or prize) double with each win; exponential increase; rapidly multiplying growth
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
attending someone through the night (of a guard, nurse); sleeping with a man (at his bidding); overnight vigil before burial
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
(having) life-and-death power (over)
to cease; to stop; to be over
surrounding at a distance
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
(present) head of a family
next term; next period; next version; next release
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
entry into a castle (esp. by a conquering force)
permission; approval; authorization; license
you; (arch.) your residence
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
with a start; with a jump
subordination; dependency
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip