to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
that's true; of course; obviously
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
first year; initial (year)
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema
to cross the ocean (i.e. to go to or come from overseas)
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
standby; preparation; arrangement
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
sevenband grouper (species of fish, Epinephelus septemfasciatus); convict grouper
about when; about what time; how soon
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
clanging; empty; deserted
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
though; notwithstanding; although