affected (appearance, attitude); stuck up; pompous; self-loving
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
eerie; hair-raising; exaggerated; ostentatious
smoky quartz; cairngorm; morion
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
rectangular flower pot; stone pedestal
specimen; sample; object to be examined
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; project
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
first world problem; good problem to have
first challenge; first try
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
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 do; to fail to do
to push into; to stuff into; to be enthusiastic (about); to be crazy (about); to get excited; to be stirred up
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
to undergo many hardships; to taste the bitters of life
to get back into shape; to retrain; to rebuild; to reschool
belligerence; fighting spirit
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
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