just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to jar; to creak; to grate
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
putting into operation; invocation
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
virile; tough; masculine; intense
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
one eye; one of one's eyes
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
gossip; corner of the mouth
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...