what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
so; like this; in this way
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
back street; back alley; slums
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a house, etc.)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
to cause a commotion; to create a big stir; (lit.) to invoke a storm