increase and decrease; fluctuation
arena for fighting; battlefield
to throw oneself (into an activity)
something that requires thought; something that should be thought over carefully; something questionable; puzzle; riddle
I'm ready for anything; leave it to me; bring it!
southeastern part; the southeast
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
personal affairs; private matter; personal secret; privacy
take the opportunity to (do something else)
western part; the west (of a region); the West (United States)
regulars; regular soldiers
important documents; important papers
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely; shutout
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
convenience; user-friendliness
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
abandonment; giving up; bargain sale; selling off cheaply; edge (e.g. of an architectural member); boundary
important point; emphasis; iteration mark; colon (punctuation)
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
exhausted; worn out; battered (esp. of clothing); worn out; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
two days later; day after next; next day but one
no loss or gain; coming out even
antique store; curio store
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
slightly heavy; a little heavy
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous