to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...