slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
please (give me); please (do for me)
that; the matter in question
swan (Cygnus spp.); white-feathered bird
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
pupil; student; schoolchild
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
ago; since; before; previous
negotiations; discussions; connection
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
twice; again; second time
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
starting line; starting point