to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
several times; a few times
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
preliminary investigation; preparation
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
every year; yearly; annually
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
last third of a month; 21st to the last day of a month
festival; feast; carnival
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
growing (graph rising to the right); expanding; soaring
honorific/polite/humble prefix
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to entertain; to make welcome
beginning; outset; first; onset
ceremony in which paper lanterns are floated down a river
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge