to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
(not) even once; (not) ever
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
punching bag (boxing); training bag; sandbag
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
scene; sight; scenario; setting
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to apply the art of resuscitation (in judo, etc.); to breathe life into; to stimulate; to encourage someone
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
until now; so far; up to the present
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to examine someone's expression
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home
eminent; prominent; distinguished; ringing (of metal); resonant (of a musical instrument)
every person; each one; everybody
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
title of honour; title of honor
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
to begin talking; to open up
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)