sacred wine; sacred sake; sake offered to the gods
brewing (sake); distilling (e.g. whisky)
high-quality goods; luxury item
deliciously sweet; delectable; sweet dew sent by heaven as a sign of benevolent rule (Chinese legend); sweetened water; sweet sake; amrita; ambrosia of the gods
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
legendary; folkloric; traditional
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
financial power; financial means; wealth
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
circulation (of the blood)
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
to speak; to hear a voice
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
likely loss; probable defeat
just because; even if; even though
to continue to work; to work away (at)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to come back; to bloom a second time
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
shore; bank (of a body of water)
common gull (Larus canus); gull (Laridae spp.); seagull
to shave off; to scrape off
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
generation; lifetime; age
to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
(speaking) bluntly; frankly; straightforwardly; openly; directly; unhesitantingly
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
fishing; gathering seafood (e.g. clams, seaweed); catch (e.g. of fish); haul