meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
twice; again; second time
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
capture; seizure; military capture of a foreign vessel; making a prize of
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
unveiling; debut; introduction
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
conviction; belief; confidence
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
taste; palate; sense of taste
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
with these words; while saying
skill; dexterity; proficiency
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
crime of conscience; premeditated crime; act carried out while knowing that it should not be
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact