waterproofing; making watertight
protection against dust; dust-proof; dust-tight
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
staking out (in advance; e.g. a seat or a spot); saving a place; reserving a location
erotic; pornographic; obscene; perverted; horny; dirty
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
discharge of water (from a river, dam, etc.); drainage; spraying water (on); hosing
to shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fire
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
simultaneous; all at once
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
beach hut; beachside clubhouse
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
boat; rowboat; rowing boat
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
keeping an eye on people's belongings (so they don't get stolen)
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
family vacation; family trip
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
standing firm; holding out
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
gun; firearm; small arms (e.g. rifle, pistol, etc)
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!