from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
several hours; a few hours
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; kiseru; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
memento (from a dead person); souvenir; keepsake; orphan; posthumous child
since one was born; (in) all one's life
to die by the roadside; to die a dog's death
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
business rival; professional jealousy
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
elopement; running away with a lover
complete stranger; total stranger
blood relationship; blood relative
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
how many years; how long; what year
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
of all people; a person of ...'s standing