to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
myself; yourself; I; me; you
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
in that way; thus; so; so?
connection; link; relationship
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
by means of; due to; because of; according to
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
now; the present time; just now; another; more
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
resignation; giving up the game for lost
such; like that; that sort of; very
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
how; in what way; how about
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others