to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
these guys; these fellows
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
will not do; do not; does not
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
pied; bottom part of a macaron
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to serve; to work for; to attend
older brother; elder brother
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known