to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
to base something on; to make something the basis
outsider; layman; amateur
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
to cut corners; to be shoddy
one-by-one; separately; in detail
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
reaching; attaining; arrival
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
just because; even if; even though
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
not necessarily so; is not always true
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
considerably; greatly; a lot
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely