(production) lot; batch; lot (land); plot
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
culture; cultivation; cultivation (of plants); growing; cultivation (e.g. of a skill); nurture (of democracy, national power, etc.)
snugly; cosily; compactly
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
contact; touch; contact lens
instability; insecurity; crankiness
one more time; once more; once again
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
secluded; leaning to one side
type of cleromancy divination (described in the Book of Changes) performed with long sticks; The Book of Changes; Yijing; I Ching
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
barefoot; superior to (e.g. a professional); outdoing; outshining
to fire (a gun, arrow, etc.)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
living on the street; life on the streets; homelessness
that country; (arch.) nirvana
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
communication skills; communication ability
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
(arch.) fruit; counter for fruit
to lower the curtain; to come to an end
suspicious object (e.g. potential bomb); suspicious substance
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks (drink)
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly