then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
bright red; crimson lotus flower
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
contradiction; inconsistency
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
leader of a delegation (body, party)
to grow angry; to display one's anger
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.)
preparation; provision; guarding
to be prolonged; to drag on
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
to look around; to survey