hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
form of magic or divination (e.g. animating objects to act as the sorcerer's agent)
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
beyond that point; after that
aviation; flight; flying; to fly; to take a flight
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
bento; Japanese box lunch
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
particularly; only; in the case of
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)