fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
sudden change; sudden turn
if it is the case that ...
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan or project
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
first challenge; first try
be on your guard!; take care!
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to miss a chance; to fail to do
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
half-holiday; taking half of the day off
to adhere to one's principles; to preserve one's chastity
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
belligerence; fighting spirit
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
time required; time taken; necessary time
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
with that; on that note; altogether; ending at that point; cut off there
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior
bump; lump; protuberance; swelling
growing en masse in one location (of plants); living gregariously (of animals); living in flocks, herds, colonies, etc.; all animate creation
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
cause (grounds) for concern (anxiety); reason for uneasiness
staying in the air; remaining airborne
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell