even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
distinction; differentiation; classification
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
security firm; security company
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
quickening; foetal (fetal) movement; fomenting (trouble)
to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for
(being) fully equipped; (being) fully furnished; completeness
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
under ... years of age; less than ... years old
English holly (Ilex aquifolium); holy
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness
carelessly; inattentively
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
hill size (in ski jumping); HS
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
enterprise; business; company; corporation
boot camp for new recruits (conducted by Japan's Self-Defence Force)
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
substrate; (computer) circuit board
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute