looking on from afar; being a spectator
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
because of; owing to; due to
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
cannot be helped; unavoidable
button (clothing); push-button
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
legal; lawful; legitimate
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
National Defense Academy (Japan); NDA
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
war; fighting; fierce competition
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time