foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
woman; lady; adult female
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
naturalization; naturalisation
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
the place for; the time for; the level of
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
with an open and calm mind; without reserve; with utmost candor; with no preconceived notions
response; reply; answer; defence; defense
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
bet; wager; stake; gamble
curiosity; inquisitiveness
although I say; although one might say; although called
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
waste; lavish spending; dissipation
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
by myself; in person; by oneself
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
how to use (something); usage instructions; directions (for usage); use; usage
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to cheat someone out of; to wangle; to get; to obtain
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with