to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
to order; to command; to appoint
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
middle of a month; second third of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
visiting a shrine or temple to give thanks; settling scores
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
two days later; day after next; next day but one
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
high waves which rise during the dog days of summer
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
worry; agony; vexation; illness; sickness
self-sufficiency; self-satisfaction
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
ago; since; before; previous
another kind; distinct species; variety
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
late summer; sixth month of the lunar calendar
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
dark (color); concentrated; thick
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
five (long cylindrical things)
summer vacation; summer holiday
even though; despite; when
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
persuasion by tears; using tears to get one's way; sob story
true heart; inner feelings
seventh day of the month; seven days
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)