screw; propeller (e.g. on a ship)
unexploded ordnance; unexploded shell; unexploded bomb; UXO
stone (of a fruit); pit; core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; nuclear weapons; nucleus (of an atom); nucleus (of a cell)
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
ago; since; before; previous
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
that's the way it is; such is life
infrared rays; infrared radiation
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
(former) Imperial Japanese Navy
Battle of Midway (June 1942)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
loveable; very likeable; like very much
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
to sniff out; to get wind of
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
stereoscopy; three-dimensional vision
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable