to ascertain; to check; to make sure
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
cartoon-character costume
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over
until now; so far; up to the present
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
by myself; in person; by oneself
without; but if; otherwise; or else
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through