in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
higher rank; better position
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
dissatisfaction with the work (role) given to one; feeling oneself above the given work (role); not up to the task; (being) out of one's depth
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
alone; unaided; away from home
long-awaited; much-awaited
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to be entwined; to be involved
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
several people; a few people
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
preparing to flee; being ready to run away
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
hanging in midair; suspended in midair; midair stunt; aerial stunt
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
moment; brief space of time
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid