how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
creaking; groaning (e.g. under physical stress)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
(at the) last moment; (in the) nick of time
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
item; article; dish; course; finest item
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
sea god; Poseidon; Neptune; sea; ocean
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to tie up; to bind; to tuck up (clothes, etc.)
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
right under; directly below
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to surface; to come to the top; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
shadow figure; silhouette
the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of