faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
art works, traditional artifacts and antiques; artistic handicrafts; decorative art
Lewes (Britain); Ruisu; Louise; Luis; Luiz; Ruiz
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
bishop (chess piece); bishop
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
(walking) stick; cane; wand
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
ornamental garden stone (seemingly placed randomly to give the garden a more natural appearance); garden rock; sacrificed stone (in go); sacrifice (e.g. career, reputation); stones used in a foundation; riprap
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
origin; beginning; source; rise
various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
dispersing; breaking up; running away
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
to be at a loss; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea
back seat (of a car); rear seat