hard struggle; strenuous effort
to break down due to overwork; to try so hard that the situation gets worse
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
even more; still more; further
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
in that manner; like that
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
to rain incessantly; to downpour
together with; same; both; all; including ...
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
complete change; about-face
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
looks; personal appearance; features
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to need; to demand; to take; to require
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
the same; the said; likewise
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives