to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to come down in the world; to fall low; to be ruined; to be reduced to poverty; to fall on hard times
unfortunately; regrettably
flight; desertion; escape
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
small cinema; arthouse cinema
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
exceptional item; extraordinary product
estimate (of costs); budget
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
physical work; physical worker; blue-collar worker
overeating; gorging; guzzling
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
rapid development; rapid unfolding
rebirth; new birth; nascent
river; stream; River; the ... river
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
moving; touching; stirring
influence; clout; leverage
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
man's weeping (esp. of someone not prone to tears)
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify