major dealer; wealthy merchant
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
(arch.) it is not so; no; never mind
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
clan; partisans; participation (e.g. in a plot); one flavour; one charm; one ingredient (in traditional Chinese medicine)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
from the viewpoint of; according to
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
go that far; to that extent
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
kindness; favour; favor; hospitality
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
vein of gold; financial connections; patron; source of money
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)