only the results matter; it's all about the results
night air; stillness of night; cool evening
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
without cause; without reason
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
fragment; splinter; wane (of the Moon)
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
to be touching; to be moving
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
returning tit for tat; retaliating
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
questions and answers; dialogue
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
failure story; horror story
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to summon courage; to be brave
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate