to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to step forward; to take a step forward
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
falling (down); tumbling (down); failure; failing; renouncing Christianity and converting to Buddhism (during the Edo period); apostasy
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
arm; skill; efforts; ability
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to speak; to hear a voice
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
don't you think?; indicates question
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
narrow; thin (sized); slender
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now