almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
looking on from afar; being a spectator
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
support; backing; aid; assistance
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
considerably; greatly; a lot
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)