consecutive defeats; series of defeats
then; and (then); in that case; if so
killing two birds with one stone
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
cool (of temperature); refreshing; clear (of sound, objects, etc.); bright; composed; calm (demeanour)
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
to make a speech; to address
excellent; very good; exultant; elated
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as ...
to fly away; to flee away; to scatter
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
still; even now; to this day
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
decision; determination; resolution
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
indeterminate form; undefined; indefinite; unstructured
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
acid; sourness; sour taste
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
fatal accident; deadly accident
damages caused by bears (on human settlements, including attacks on humans)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about