sampling a drink; tasting
theater of war (theatre); sector
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
unexploded ordnance; unexploded shell; unexploded bomb; UXO
evening meal; dinner; supper
detour; diversion; alternative route
falling cherry blossoms; storm of falling cherry blossoms
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
loss of eyesight; loss of vision; going blind; blindness
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
without permission; without notice
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to get distracted; to jump off the track
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
control (by the state); controlling; coordination; air traffic control
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
end; close; conclusion; termination
reason; cause; history; origin
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
container (e.g. shipping); skip
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
first lieutenant; lieutenant junior grade
major; lieutenant commander; wing commander
to this extent; to this degree; this much