to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
though; notwithstanding; although
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
shout of victory; cry of triumph
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
the same; the said; likewise
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
home page; horsepower; HP; half-pipe (i.e. in snowboarding); HP (i.e. a 'hit point' in a role-playing game)
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
rest; break; recess; intermission
guidance; leadership; leading the way
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
one by one; one each; one at a time
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
elementary level; beginner level
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
time; season; period; phase; stage
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to be helpful; to be useful
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
central black dot on a go board; Tengen era (978.11.29-983.4.15)
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
several minutes; a few minutes
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
place; situation; position; location
accurate; correct; precise; exact
grasp; catch; understanding
after all; because; but; even; too; as well