protracted war; war of attrition
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to unfold; to unroll; to open
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
to pile up; to accumulate
to fight against; to oppose; to face
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
back seat (of a car); rear seat
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
new student; freshman; first-year student
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
hard worker; hardworking person
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
the early bird gets the worm
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
overseas student; exchange student
multinational; transnational
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
bet; wager; stake; gamble
attraction; lure; invitation
longing for; burning desire
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
otherwise; if not; or else
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official