dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
form; shape; figure; visage
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
imagination; supposition; guess
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to require much effort; to be hard to do; to be bone-breakingly hard
with these words; while saying
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
single word; a few words; brief comment
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to cover up; to hush up; to shelve
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
physical strength; muscle strength