for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
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
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to pass (of time); to elapse
pride; boast; credit (to)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
any more; any further; any better; any longer
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
something like ...; something called ...
literally; to the letter; literal
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
starting line; starting point
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to collect; to assemble; to gather
by means of; due to; because of; according to
concealment; suppression; hiding
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)