at first; in the beginning; originally
reward; honorarium; remuneration
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
the good and the beautiful
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
one eye; single-lens (reflex camera); one eye (in a group of stones)
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
midsummer (late July through early August); dog days (of summer); final 18 days of each season on the traditional solar calendar
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
wealthy person; millionaire
blackmail; extortion; racketeering; blackmailer; extortionist
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
weak point (to take advantage of); weakness; object; aim; thing to look at
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
government; administration; ministry
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
secrecy; highly classified information
source of funds; gold mine; patron; cash box; safe
huge (fortune); immense (wealth)
meritorious deed; services
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
military officer; naval officer
United Kingdom; UK; Britain; England