how much; how many; what amount; what extent
independent living; means of earning one's living
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
(product of) nature; born (musician)
in and out; income and expenses; free associations; run of the house
to find useful; to think highly of
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
hana-awase (type of hanafuda game); any hanafuda game involving matching cards from one's hand with cards of the same suit in the field (such as hachi-hachi, koi-koi); flower-comparing contest (Heian period)
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
interview (e.g. for a job)
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
penniless; extremely poor; destitute
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
repeatedly; to a tremendous extent
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
to act (as); to hold an office; to play the part (of)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
leading; guiding; commanding