to be handed down from generation to generation
research and development; R&D
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
to be manageable; to be able to handle
stopping of bleeding; stanching; hemostasis; haemostasis
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
ninefold; imperial palace; the Court
becoming dull; slowing down
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
large bird; great person; magnanimous person; hero
chopsticks; (something) at hand; (in) one's possession; (near) one's hands
trust; confidence; credence
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to alter one's state of consciousness; to change one's mindset; to change one's attitude
erasure; striking off; crossing out; cancellation; deletion
penalty; sentence; punishment
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
temple; shrine; sanctuary
prognostic symptoms; after-effect; sequela
running-in; breaking in (e.g. engine, etc.); accustomizing; warming up
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
pipe; tube; bobbin (in a shuttle or spinning wheel)
large bird; peng (giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation