sketching; pointillism; stippling
topographic map; elevation map
to push (a thing) out; to jut out (can have a negative nuance); to protrude; to rise out the trap door (on stage)
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors
dark night; moonless night
to provide momentum; to give a boost to; to encourage; to spur; to stimulate
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
the whole form; perfect form
to reflect; to throw back light
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
to bend (a piece of wood, etc.); to bow
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to be impatient for; to wait (anxiously) for; to eagerly look forward to; to long for
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
extreme passion; wild enthusiasm
light (e.g. colour, color)
to threaten; to intimidate
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
padded, sleeveless undergarment; vest
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword