jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
losing one's fighting spirit; losing the will to fight; losing heart
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
as you please; in any way you like; as you wish
with a start; with a jump
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
behind; in the rear; in back
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
sincere; earnest; serious
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
last chapter (book, etc.)
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
hometown; rural township (of China)
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
in succession; one by one
to spend all of one's time in idle amusement
fresh wound; fresh bruise