heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to thrust before; to thrust at
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
perfect; complete; flawless
(not) even once; (not) ever
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
in that manner; like that
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
threatening letter; intimidating letter
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
any more; any further; any better; any longer
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
surprise victory; upset; coup
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
one by one; one each; one at a time
to have troubles; to have concerns
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to move forward; to move on
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
rather; sooner; preferably
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
arm; skill; efforts; ability
negotiations; discussions; connection
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
near; close; beside; third person
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
though; notwithstanding; although
being on duty; person on duty
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to not take seriously; to take lightly