to exert oneself; to make efforts
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
considerably; greatly; a lot
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
to shake; to sway; to waver
to whine; to make feeble complaints
Occident and Orient (esp. the Occident); ocean; sea; foreign; Western
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
bride; one's daughter-in-law
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
this will just be a short note; I'm writing to tell you
to repeat; to be frequent
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
surmise; guess; inference
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
allegiance; obedience; submission
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
appointment; assignment; promotion
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
the House of Tokugawa; the Tokugawas
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
baton (of command); order; command; direction