to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
the West; the Occident; Western countries
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
old master; old teacher; old monk; aged priest
to explain; to dispel doubts
giving a lecture in the Emperor's presence; lecturing to the Emperor
to say; to tell; to state; to do
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
for example; for instance; e.g.
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
to mix; to stir; to blend
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
clairvoyance; second sight; clairvoyant
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to be; to exist; to be (honorific copula)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
trade; buying and selling
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback