a little bit; a little while
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
craft; cunning; guile; serpentine wisdom
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
Yamagata (city, prefecture); mountain shape; chevron; cone
cherry fruit (esp. sweet cherry, Prunus avium)
boastful speech; bragging
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to cut off (a relationship)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
in a terrible mess; in complete disorder; chaotic
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
on the occasion of; at the time of
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
to set on fire; to ignite
hideout; secret base of operations; safe house
lost article; something forgotten
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
nonprosecution; nonindictment
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless