readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
regret; repentance; remorse
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
eighteenth day of the month; eighteen days
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right