to appeal to the court, police or other public place, and compete which one is correct publicly; to bring a lawsuit

eight, 8

the eighth day of the month / eight days

snack; treat; refreshments

to address someone, to direct, to do (something to someone) / to be about to, to begin / in the middle of, to begin (not complete)

賭け: gambling, betting / 掛: credit / soba served in a hot soup

成り掛ける: to be on the verge, to be on the brink.

to call by phone

when it comes to... / in the filed of...

雨戸: shutter, storm door