to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
property; fortune; assets
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
deep dish; dish with a high rim; tureen
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
point in common; common feature
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
with a momentary flash of light
since; henceforth; ever since
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
to press a question; to cross-examine
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to say; to be pleased to say
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!