to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
tradition; folklore; legend; (verbal) message; word (from someone)
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
large-breed dog; large dog
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
familiar spirit; familiar
preliminary test or trial; tryout; workout; warm-up
to distinguish by smell; to smell the difference (between); to scent out; to discern (one thing from another); to determine
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
to be manageable; to be able to handle
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
(very) unusual; unconventional; eccentric; novel; original; striking