centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
(made of) stone; stone-built
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
furnishings; implements; equipment
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
at least; at most; (even) just
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Taro (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
(made of) stone; stone-built
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
standing firm; holding out
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
by myself; in person; by oneself
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
rather; sooner; preferably
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
human-wave tactics; throwing people at a problem
should; must; -able; probably; likely
in order; in turn; one by one
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
firm promise; definite promise
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
indicate reason; infers some protest
(death from) starvation; starving to death
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost