microorganisms; saprophyte; saprophytic bacteria
famous line (from a movie, book, etc.); famous quote
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
late spring; third month of the lunar calendar
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
to get back to normal; to get back into one's stride; to get back into the swing of it
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
milli-; 10^-3; millimetre; millimeter
to find someone's weak spot; (lit.) to drill a hole
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to shed light; to cast light
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
filling; packing; stuffing; filling; (dental) filling
something that requires thought; something that should be thought over carefully; something questionable; puzzle; riddle
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
god (esp. the Christian God)
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
with a snap; (breaking) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
to crack; to be cracked; to develop a crack
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
having one's own way; giving free rein to one's desires; acting as one pleases
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
restorative; stimulant; pick-me-up; alcohol; sake
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to be violated; to be corrupted; to be polluted; to be stained
(arch.) offering (to the gods, emperor, etc.); gift; sacrifice
shady; underhanded; questionable