not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
since then; from that time; ever since
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
tenth day of the month; ten days
fifth day of the month; five days
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
have to do; must; should; ought to
unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
consecutive victories; series of victories
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to thrust before; to thrust at
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
sweet and sour; bittersweet
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
whenever you want; any time you like
but; however; provided that
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry