finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to indicate; to show; to point to
nictitation; winking; palpebration; (arch.) moment; (arch.) instant; (arch.) second
to open (one's eyes) wide
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
one (thing); one piece; one item
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
how; in what way; how about; questionable
don't you think?; indicates question
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
tone (of voice); manner of talking
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
paste (food, adhesive, etc.); paste
fruit knife; paring knife
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook