old fox; old-timer; schemer
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
therefore; thus; well, then ...; that's right; indeed; (arch.) ... on earth?
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
way; method; means; resource; course
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to pass (of time); to elapse
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
-less; lacking; non-existing
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
negotiations; bargaining; talks; making demands
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)