to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
(committing, resorting to) an act of violence
murder; homicide; manslaughter
concealment; suppression; hiding
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
third day of the month; three days
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
distant fire; fire at some distance (in cooking)
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
to spend time (on doing something)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
due form; official; formality
to govern; to manage; to subdue
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
to cut corners; to be shoddy
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)