to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
wherein; therein; thereinto
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to like; to love; to be fond of
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
out of character; unlike one
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
stirring; rousing oneself
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)
although I say; although one might say; although called
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
management; administration; operation
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
substantial matter; significant item
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
pliantly; pliably; subserviently; ingratiatingly; servilely