hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
state of the war; war situation
firm; strong; solid; stable
to crack; to get cracked; to develop a crack; to develop a fissure
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
calm; composed; leisurely
happy memory; sweet memory
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
a glance; a look; a glimpse
first day of the month; the first of the month
still; even now; to this day
hair of the dog; morning drink to get rid of a hangover
yeast mash; yeast starter
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to be caused by; to result from; to arise from; cause; origin
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
pushing by hand; hand gilding
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
destruction; ruin; nirvana; cessation (of earthly desires); dying (from overwhelming emotion); being overwhelmed (by something)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
Buddhist teachings; Buddhist path; Buddhism; Buddhist temple
inspection; examination; survey
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
purse; wallet; billfold; cashbox; till
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
visiting a shrine or temple to give thanks; settling scores
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match
to keep a watchful eye on
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
final exam; term-end examination; end-of-term examination
examination; consideration; test; quiz
to be sluggish; to make little progress; to show little growth; to fail to improve; to level off; to not grow as much as expected
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
beauty treatment; cosmetology; beauty salon; beauty-treatment clinic