Vocabulary

to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on

along comes a sucker just begging to be parted from his money

while I have the opportunity (I'd also like to say ...); by the way; incidentally; in passing

to warm up sake

to be captivated (visually)

to be engrossed; to be enthralled

to be willing to do anything (any trick) to achieve one's end

by any means, fair or foul

do not pursue those who leave you and do not turn away those who come to you

in that way; like that

widespread fires in Edo (often after earthquakes); flowers of Edo

(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)

good contrast; marked contrast

all that one has; all that there is; the whole

to take the lead in; to control; to be the leader

to be fated to; be linked by fate

to become related (through marriage, adoption, etc.)

is that so?

to get ripped off for every last penny

to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance

to easily attain victory

that's the way it is; yes

to stick in one's throat; to choke on something

to exist; to have

(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school)

for that very reason

without that

dignified expression; solemn expression; serious expression

as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible

to behave annoyed; to feel annoyed

to smooth; to harmonize; to facilitate; to streamline

to become desperate; to give in to despair

(sense of) desperation

under the influence of alcohol

to build one's career

to find a new master

gushing forth; bursting out; like breaking a dam

to break a dam; to burst out

to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects

freedom of expression