and yet; though; when; in spite of
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
even though; despite; when
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
if so; in that case; in that situation
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
strong person; person putting on a brave front; bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.); checks; plaid
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
how can (one) do something
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
wherein; therein; thereinto
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
defense; defence; fielding
strength; power; proficiency; ability
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
home area; home town; local
university student; college student
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
wisdom of age; sagacity of one's years; old-man's wisdom
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
soba in hot broth; soba without any trimmings
late at night; at a late hour
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter