at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
boy; son; baby boy; young man
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
growth period; growing season
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
living thing; living creature; animal; life
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
alien (from another planet)
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
trauma (usu. psychological)
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
story; tale; talk; discussion
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
one's share; one's portion
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
very much; very many; more and more
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to watch over; to watch attentively
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks