grasp; catch; understanding
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
inspection; examination; checking
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
genius; prodigy; natural gift
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to complete decisively; to do to completion
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to join forces; to cooperate
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
strength; power; proficiency; ability
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak