even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
killing and wounding; bloodshed
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
several times (as large, over)
power; might; authority; influence
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
practice by repetition; learning by rote
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling