to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
dropout; quitter; deserter
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
standing; reserve; always having ready
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
person who has rendered distinguished service
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to differ; to vary; to disagree
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
alternately; by turns; one after the other
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo