long ago; a long time ago; already
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to bend; to warp; to curve
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to shorten (a garment); to take in
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
chastity; virtue; fidelity
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
retainer; attendant; escort
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to ask a question; to ask questions
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
(there is) no sign (of); leaving no trace; nowhere to be seen
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...