ago; since; before; previous
in case of; at that time; at this time
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to be opposite; to face each other
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
literally; to the letter; literal
each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
depending on; dependent on
to reschedule; to recompose; to recross (one's legs); to reset
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to put one's strength into
keeping silent; saying nothing at all
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
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.)
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness