by some chance; somehow; in some way; somehow or other; one way or another; by any means possible
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
a few years ago; some years back
to be relieved of one's post
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
court (of law); courtroom
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
preface; foreword; introduction
powder snow; powdery snow
stone (used for throwing)
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
eighth day of the month; eight days
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
to live (of animals); to inhabit; to nest
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
information; news; report; reward; retribution
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
military forces; hosts; troops
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
expert(ise); skill; dexterity
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten