to move off (into the distance); to become distant; to recede; to drift away (from a person, activity, etc.); to distance oneself (from); to become less frequent (e.g. of visits)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
also known as; also called
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
pronunciation; production of sound
to become accustomed to calling (e.g. someone by a certain name)
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
command; lead; generalship; leadership
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
West Indies; Western India
sweeping (over, across); conquering; overwhelming
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
literally; to the letter; literal
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
cooperative relationship; partnership
one by one; one each; one at a time
consumption; expenditure; spending
peremptory command; must-obey order; absolute instruction; categorical imperative
right (to do something); authority; power
the relation of master to servant; homage; master-slave relationship
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete