to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
miasma; noxious form of "bad air" formerly believed to cause diseases
marshland; wetland; swampland
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
gooseflesh; goose pimples; goose bumps
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to throw at; to turn; to raise
look like; sound like; savor of; smack of
directly opposite; right in front
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
connection; link; relationship
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
all-night vigil over a body; wake
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
literally; to the letter; literal
to jump at; to be attracted by
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
third day of the month; three days
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
counter for nights of a stay; overnight stay; lodging
schedule; program; programme; agenda
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
business trip; official trip
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet