prospects of victory; chances of success
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
every person; each one; everybody
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
to get along well with; to make a go of it
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
slowly and quietly; smoothly
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to keep standing; to stand motionless
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue