to the best of my ability, poor though it be
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
one's own child; one's own children
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
twelfth month (esp. of the lunar calendar); December
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
company president; manager; director
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
to collect; to assemble; to gather
whole company; all the companies
in unison; as one; united
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to follow another's example
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
support; backing; aid; assistance
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
admonitory speech (e.g. to students); words of admonition
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
sounding continuously (phone, alarm, etc.)
sales battle; business competition
superheating; overheating