very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
surroundings; circumference
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
fitting (e.g. door, window); fit
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
individual; private person; personal; private
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
actual expenses; out-of-pocket expenses; cost price
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance