that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
beginning; clue; starting point
to practice magic; to practise magic
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
hereabouts; around there; that area
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to hurt one's reputation; to be ashamed of oneself; to lose one's honour
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
that is to say; so that means
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
proposal; offer; request; application
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
negotiations; discussions; connection
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to begin; to set about; to start
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
price; cost; value; worth; value
exceptional item; extraordinary product
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter