to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
using together (jointly); used at the same time
frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
human intellect; knowledge
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
wisdom; intellectual power; intelligence; mental capacity; brains
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
honour; honor; glory; privilege
(your) daughter; young woman
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to detain; to check; to restrain
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to be muddy; to be slushy
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
directly opposite; right in front
the other day; a few days ago
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency