to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
originally; by nature; from the start
one-by-one; separately; in detail
abuse; misuse; perversion
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
sincere; honest; faithful
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
division into equal parts; equal parts
round; tranquil; contentedly at ease
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
going through; going via; going by way of
if you do this; if this is the case
bank; banking institution
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
seeing one off; farewell; escort
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
a family; a household; (one's own) style; school; gang; (yakuza) family
ardent; passionate; vehement
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
delicious; appetizing; appetising
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
palatial residence; stately mansion
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
(mumbling) incomprehensibly; while mumbling; mutteringly; murmuringly
great man; great god; hero; big man
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use