to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to
simply; merely; only; solely
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; onigiri
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to beat time; to mark time
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
possessed of a strong sense of duty
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
bad influence; negative influence
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
one lump; one body; one group
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
curved sword (e.g. a scimitar, shamshir, etc.); curved blade