to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
to forget completely; to leave behind
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
observation; survey; watching
if it is the case that ...
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
ash; embers; complete destruction
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
(not) even once; (not) ever
castle tower; keep; donjon
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
topic of discussion; agenda
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
three persons; three parties
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)