fourth division of the night (approx. 1am to 3am)
special precautions; special vigilance
we have a result!; game over!; match!
commodore; brigadier general
granted that; even if; even though
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
personal affairs; private matter; personal secret; privacy
on duty; at work; while working
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
thickly; heavily; richly; severely; strongly
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
military officer; naval officer
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
older sister; elder sister
have it your way; to hell with you!; get rooted!; bugger you!
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
recently; lately; these days
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull