impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
sorry; excuse me; thank you
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
trio; gang of three; threesome
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
to ask elsewhere; to try another (store, service, etc.)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
firmly; solidly; heartily
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to await; to wait for; to expect
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
food to fill one's stomach; something to satisfy one's hunger
but; however; although; though
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
main street; avenue; boulevard
cheap restaurant; eating place (house)
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn, restaurant, or shop); landlady; hostess; mistress; female innkeeper
management (of a house, store, etc.); administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks