to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
use; utilization; utilisation; application
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
some people; a few people; several people
great enthusiasm; high excitement
very; extremely; excessively
older sister; lass; young lady
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
master; teacher; stable master
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
glutinous rice steamed with red beans or some other ingredient; (arch.) trickery; (arch.) deception
tradition; legend; folklore
river; stream; River; the ... river
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute