after all; because; but; even; too; as well
training (for a skill, job, sport, etc.); practice; working out; workout; (strength, weight) training
a set of three bouts; three-game match; three-bout contest
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
technique; art; skill; move
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
draw (in competition); tie game
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
longed-for; anxiously awaited
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy