first part; first volume; prequel
counter for stories, episodes of TV series, etc.
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
really; truly; indeed; good grief
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
(social) position; status
this is why; this means; it is the case that
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
that is to say; so that means
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
day of month; counter for days
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
little power; little influence; (one's) poor ability; limited ability; what little one can do
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)