handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
chance (of success); odds
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
honor; honour; credit; prestige
(not) even once; (not) ever
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
tornado; hurricane; typhoon
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
battlefield; battleground
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
companion; company; tritagonist
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
remnants of an enemy army
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
extermination; annihilation
entrance; admission; entering
outside world; physical world
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
the other day; a few days ago
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
depending on; dependent on