to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
originally; by nature; from the start
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
simply; merely; only; solely
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
apt to think; tend to think
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
with these words; while saying
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
too much; excessively; too
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
determination; resolution
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
meaning; significance; sense
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
danger; peril; hazard; risk