to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
long ago; already; a long time ago
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
such ... as; or some such
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
virile; tough; masculine; intense
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to get goosebumps; to have one's hair stand on end; to shudder
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to walk away; to saunter off
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now