to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to exorcise; to cleanse; to purify
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
battle of wits; contest of wits
using all one's strength; using all one's might
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
prize money; monetary award; reward
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
cash bonus; reward; bounty
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
(in) his way; peculiar to him
to diminish (dampen) the spirit
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
lightly; easily; carelessly
reduction by half; halving
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
modesty; humility; being humble
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
near oneself; close to one; familiar
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
acting as a foster parent; caring for another's child; foster parent
proposition; thesis; task; problem; giving a title; naming
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to be driven into a corner; to be left with nowhere to turn; to be in a dilemma; to be unable to go forward or backward; to be stranded; to get stuck