the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
than; other than; except; but
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
to dazzle; to make dizzy; to bewilder
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
manuscript; version; draft
evil spirit; demon; devil
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
(one's) youth; one's younger days
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
condolence; regret; tribute; sorrow; sympathy; lament
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
continuously; throughout; in succession
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
relation; connection; relevance
memento (from a dead person); souvenir; keepsake; orphan; posthumous child
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
literally; to the letter; literal
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to make a fool of someone
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
not worth doing; waste of effort
having no effect; waste of effort
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
blow; hit (on the body); beating