if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
beginning; opening; start; outset
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
to be the worst of the worst; (lit.) to deserve to die ten thousand deaths
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
(looking) very bleak; having dim prospects
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
corsage (bouquet of flowers worn on a dress); (arch.) bodice (of a woman's dress)
lowest-ranking; one-star (hotel, restaurant, etc.)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
association; link; connection; pledge (esp. for marriage); promise
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge