countermeasure; counter-measure
horror film; horror movie
infectivity; infectious capacity; transmissibility
acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS
communicable disease control (e.g. by quarantine, disinfection, etc.); prevention of epidemics
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
the whole universe (of a billion worlds) that Buddha enlightened; the whole wide world
absent-mindedness; stupor; being stunned (e.g. by the news); devastation; fainting
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
residence; living (at, in); abode
extinction; annihilation; destruction
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
to fire into; to shoot into
megaquake; massive earthquake
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
debut work; one's first work
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect