laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
periodic; regular; routine
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
decrease; reduction; decline
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
jet; spray; injection; jet propulsion
person from (the planet of)
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
durian (fruit); Dorian (mode, column)
expressive power; inventiveness; creative power
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
drawing pictures; painting pictures; taking photographs
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
to weave into; to interweave; to be incorporated in; to be factored in
deciding match; play-off; runoff
(two) matchless things; (two) matchless people; pair of bright jewels
possibility of participation; participation possibility
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
two-person ticket (concert, theatre, etc.); couples ticket
came here; coming here; recently
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to dazzle; to make dizzy; to bewilder
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
free time; time at leisure
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
to understand everything from only one part; to be perceptive; to be quick to understand; to be quick on the uptake
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
meeting; greeting; welcome
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making New-Year's decorations; (arch.) preparing fields; (arch.) farming