under the control (of); under the dominion (of)
outskirts (of a town); run-down district
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
to take back; to recapture
precarious situation; precarious state
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
gradually; slowly but steadily; little by little; inch by inch
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
vent; ventilation opening
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
to cut; to slit; to slash
extra effort; one small touch; small twist
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
late at night; at a late hour
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
to be filled to bursting; to burst
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
interval; step; pitch; key
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
philandering; itch for women
drinking habits; drunken behavior; drunken behaviour
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
completeness; being fully equipped; (suit of) armor; armour
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
gorilla (Gorilla spp., esp. western gorilla, Gorilla gorilla)
acquaintance; friend; (arch.) lover
heavy snow; heavy snowfall; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
the same kind; accomplice; partner