three times; thrice; third (interval)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
to join forces; to cooperate
hostility; antagonism; opposition
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
secondhand book; ancient book; antiquarian books
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
about this time; about now
to keep (a person) waiting
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
(arch.) eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara); (arch.) eastern provinces; (arch.) east; wagon; yamatogoto; my spouse
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
billiards; pool; snooker; cue sports
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
what do you want?; can I help you?
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
reaction; response; reaction
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
second marriage; remarriage
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
after a long time; for the first time in a while
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to be fated; to be linked by fate
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time