economic; financial; fiscal
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
invitation; introduction; temptation
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
one's possessions; ownership
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
allegiance; obedience; submission
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
tumour; tumor; growth; boil; ulcer; abscess
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
next term; next period; next version; next release
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
ingenuity; resourcefulness
to stay (at); to stop (at)