piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to put (wood, coal, paper, etc.) into the fire; to throw on the fire; to add to the fire; to burn
it is I who should say so
tasteless and odorless; bland
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
(act of) writing on a blackboard
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
ratio; proportion; percentage
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to start using; to try out
tossing oneself about in great pain; writhing in agony
considerably; greatly; a lot
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
turning to the right; right turn
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted