to raid; to launch an attack; to invade
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
tiled; covered with ceramic tiles
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to do for (the sake of someone else)
eight-sided shape; octagon
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
seeing through; fluoroscopy; roentgenoscopy; clairvoyance; seeing through (objects)
shorts; panties; knickers
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
to get jealous; (lit.) to grow horns
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
overflow; abundance; exuberance
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
Pegasus (star); Pegasus (winged horse in Greek mythology)
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
interval between the waves; gap between waves
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
short (in height); stumpy; tiny; short (trousers, etc.); undersized
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
three people on the same vehicle (usu. bike)
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
quay; wharf; jetty; wall-like shoreline; cliff wall
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
trackless; reckless; dissipated
(nth) power; counter for vehicles; multiplication; Buddha's teachings