eight (long cylindrical things)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to protrude
laser; Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
armed might; military power; the sword; force
Ms; Miss; Madame; highbrow (woman); cerebral
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
headquarters; head office; main office
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
not worth considering; out of the question
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
control; check; restraint; inhibition
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; trudgingly
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
ten (long cylindrical things)
metal plate; metallic plate
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
weight; heavyweight boxer
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of