military gains; war results; fruit of battle
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
while; even though; despite
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
(not) even once; (not) ever
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)