complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to drop; to let fall; to omit
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
chapter one; first chapter
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
in comparison to; rather than
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to be needed; to be wanted
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition
elder sister; effeminate man
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to be free; to be available