to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
surely (not); certainly (not)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
many; numerous; various; large number of
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
such ... as; or some such
to happen to hear; to overhear
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
strong-willed person; old hand; shrewd rascal; strong man; brave man
to speak; to hear a voice
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
beyond that point; after that
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
tediously; repetitively; insistently; ad nauseam; at great length
to feel comforted; to be in good spirits; to feel better; to trifle with; to fool around with
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
otherwise; or else; if not
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client