optimism; taking an optimistic view
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
difficult to understand; difficult to grasp; confusing; puzzling
to become desperate; to give in to despair
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
galloping around on a horse; running around; making every effort (to do); exerting oneself
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
half-crying; being on the verge of crying
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
quarrel; trouble; dispute
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
blip bleep; in short repeated movements
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
maintenance; preservation; improvement
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
amusement facilities; recreational facilities
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
being a good listener; good listener
conviction; belief; confidence
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
progress; advance; improvement; development
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
pick-up artist; masher; skirt chaser
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
violence by weight of numbers; tyranny of the majority