to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
brain waves; electroencephalogram; EEG
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
manuscript; version; draft
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
emotional strength; force of will
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
correction; revision; amendment
three; three years of age
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
one's younger brother; underling (e.g. in yakuza); junior male peer; sworn younger brother
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
while; during; performed in this condition
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
running away; escaping on foot
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
morning and evening; from morning until night; constantly