conquest; domination; mastery
to chat enthusiastically; to chatter; to talk on and on
creaking; groaning (e.g. under physical stress)
loitering; hanging around; wandering around
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
war; fighting; fierce competition
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
useful thing; usable article
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
infinite loop; closed loop
(one) could even say that
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
simple and clear; plain and simple
cannot help (doing, etc.); cannot resist; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
auto; automobile; automatic; oat; oats
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
several shots; several blows
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to call again; to call someone back
spear squid (Loligo bleekeri)