sad to say; how sad; alas
to be like-minded; to have the same goal
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to lose sight of; to miss
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
joint struggle; common (united) front
to join forces; to cooperate
extermination; annihilation
to gain a victory; to win
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
intention; idea; inclination; wish
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out