that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
to have a relationship; to have relations
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
connection; link; relationship
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to keep watch; to stand guard
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
colonization; colonisation
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
source (of a spring, etc.); source (of payment, energy, knowledge, etc.); origin; wellspring
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
great emperor; ... the Great
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
throng; gathering of people
coastline; shoreline; coastal railway
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to be conspicuous; to stand out
jingling; jangling; clinking; lasciviously; coquettishly
gem; jewel; precious stone
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life