gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
that's the way it is; such is life
many; a lot; much; multitude
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
wherein; therein; thereinto
serious; not joking; straight
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
periodic; regular; routine
intersection on a go board
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
safety zone; traffic island
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
otherwise; or else; if not
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
analepticum; restorative medicine
one way or the other; either way
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
safety; welfare; well-being
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
from (this, here, etc.); since (this)