sphere; counter for balls
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
will; intent; desire; will; testament
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
night-clothes; heavy kimono-like quilt
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
individual; private person; personal; private
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
corridor; hallway; passageway
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
dispute; argument; contention
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
to be needed; to be wanted
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to carry out one's mission
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
way (of doing); manner; method; means
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)