only the results matter; it's all about the results
how long; how much; to what extent
to spend time (on doing something)
go that far; to that extent
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
going home from work; on the way home from work
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
(in) his way; peculiar to him
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
not long has passed since ...
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
last night; yesterday evening
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
type of household amulet or talisman, issued by a Shinto shrine, hung in the house for protection
bulky; massive; thick; heavy