western edge (e.g. of city); west side
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
flicker (light); waver; trickle (water); glance at
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
threat; intimidation; menace
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
fragment; scrap; cut end; cut-off piece; chip; odds and ends
according to plan; as planned
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
combat power; fighting strength
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
to love; to be attached to; to cherish; to caress
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
to apologize; to apologise; to make an apology
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
binoculars; field glasses
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
thick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
walking briskly; determinedly
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
midwinter; dead of winter
change; alteration; modification