monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
Good heavens!; Oh my god!; gee whiz
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
and so; therefore; for that reason
eboshi; black-lacquered headgear (made of silk, cloth or paper) originally worn by court nobles in ancient Japan
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
rally; recovery; comeback; winding (thread, etc.)
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to visit; (arch.) (original meaning) to make a noise
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
intention; idea; inclination; wish
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
to intend; to be sure that
family; clan; sect; school; group of related sumo stables
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
working in the fields; working on a farm
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
to line up with; to be a member of; to rank with; to attend; to take part in
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
time; age; chance; moment; occasion