to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
in the end; at the end of the day
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
preparatory phase; preparatory period
engagement gift; (ceremonial) exchange of engagement gifts
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
there being no use in arguing (about it)
partly burned charcoal; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
husband and wife; married couple
one's employer's house; one's employer; place of apprenticeship
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
such; like that; in that way
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire