to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
form; shape; figure; visage
glasses for show; fashionable eyeglasses worn for appearance's sake; glasses with no lenses or 'window glass' lenses
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
sudden emergence; sudden formation; coming out of nowhere; bursting onto the scene
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to boost; to force up; to push up
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
longed-for; anxiously awaited
beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to keep in mind; to memorize
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
houses and inhabitants; population
the same as always; day after day
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin