to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
first thing in the morning
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to check; to stop; to keep back
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion; best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop
slapping the opponent with the open hand
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
when one finds a moment; when one can find the time
to accept (something) with thanks
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
to buy more (of something)
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
high-quality goods; luxury item
casual income; extraordinary revenue; incidental income; nonrecurring income; perquisite
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
to buy in quantity; to buy a lot (of); to stock up (on); to lay in
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
story; tale; talk; discussion
(turned out) all right in the end
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse