faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
around the world; throughout the world
to spend all of one's time in idle amusement
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
absolute amount; absolute quantity
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to palm off; to force a sale
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
contemplation; meditation
business discussion; negotiation
generation; lifetime; age
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
great man; heroic figure; remarkable character
same trade; same business; same profession
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
being very busy; busyness
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
large number (of); many; majority
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
foreign; abroad; overseas
to spend time (on doing something)
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus