always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
to be crabby; to be unsociable; to be snippy; to be irritable
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
just one person; only one
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
love; love (in tennis, badminton, etc.)
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling game)
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
many; much; plenty; hardly
police questioning (of a suspicious person); police checkup
prohibition; inhibition; ban
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions