double helix (structure of DNA)
carbonization; carbonisation
to scatter away; to vanish
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
live tree; green wood; unseasoned wood
great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
imitation; counterfeit; fake; sham; ersatz (object)
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
starting late; late departure
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
long talk; long-winded speech
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
partly burned charcoal; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
mobile home; camper-van; RV
break in time; interruption; pause
control board; control panel; console
each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent
telecommunication equipment
encryption; encipherment; password protection
to resuscitate; to revive; to regain consciousness; to come round
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)