strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
permission; approval; authorization; license
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
to say; to tell; to state; to do
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
finally; in the end; after all that; eventually; on top of all that
leaving a letter behind; letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
carnivore; carnivorous animal
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
serious; severe; grave; acute
to refuse; to decline; to deny
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)