to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
barely; just; narrowly; with difficulty
to cut; to slit; to slash
change; alteration; modification
god-like existence; person far higher (in hierarchy, etc.) than oneself
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
north and south; north to south; South Korea and North Korea
south-southeast; south-south-east
to die peacefully; to have lived a full life
relying completely on others; being totally dependent on others
by all means; at all costs
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
cave; cavern; den; grotto
limestone cave; limestone cavern
ghost story; tale of the supernatural
romantic story; colorful story; colourful story; highly embellished story
circulation; dissemination
to mark with a dot (point)
tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
vitality; (one's) life force
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
premature death; untimely death; dying young
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
to grant permission; to give permission
hang in there; go for it; keep at it; do your best
eyes slanting downward; declining trend; downward trend; downward tendency