to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to cease; to stop; to be over
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare; hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am); east; second month in the lunar calendar
bravery; valor; valour; military prowess
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force against the barbarians (beginning in 794 CE); shogun; great, unifying leader
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
kanji (as opposed to kana); printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; real name
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
loud shout; excited cheering
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
large number (of); many; majority
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds
straight-laced person; stubborn person
admiration; being impressed (by)
taking care of one's health; recuperation; covering (with a protective material); coating; curing (concrete)
fourth month of the lunar calendar
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
charred; burnt black; scorched black
covered in blood; bloodstained; bloody; gory
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
both (people); the two of them
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
hey; listen; look here; I say
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
Breathless (1960 film); À bout de souffle
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
putting life into; animating; cheering up
drinking party; banquet; feast
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
not taking the slightest notice (of); not giving the slightest consideration (to); paying absolutely no attention (to)