being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
then; well; so; well then
white whale; whiskers from a gray whale (used in crafts)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
exhaustion; fatigue; impoverishment; (financial) exhaustion; ruin
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
prospects of victory; chances of success
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
on and after; from ... onward; since
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
about; concerning; related to; -ish
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
at once; immediately; right now
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
legitimate son (esp. eldest son); heir
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
still (continuing); as ever; further
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding