thin veneer; hasty preparation; knowledge or skill learned as a stopgap; re-tempering a dull sword (so that it looks as if it's sharp, but is actually unusable)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
myself; yourself; I; me; you
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
how; in what way; how about
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
export; exportation; efferent
double; twice (as much); twofold
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
article; news story; report; account
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
way (of doing); manner; method; means
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
time; hour; period; class
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
the place for; the time for; the level of
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
great pairing (e.g. of food and wine); marriage; wedded life; wedding
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression