to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
to fall for (someone's smooth talk); to be taken in (by honeyed words)
but; however; provided that
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to add (to); to add on; to append
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
to insure (something); to come up with a back-up plan; to hedge one's bets; to play it safe
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
sex; sexual intercourse; (one's) sex; gender
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
negotiations; discussions; connection
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
combination; union; binding; bond
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
conclusion (completion) of negotiations
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
it is I who should say so
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
undesirable friend; bad company; bad companion; partner-in-crime (i.e. good friend); close friend; buddy
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation