to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
finding oneself; self-discovery; journey of self-discovery; search for self
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to be excited; to be elated
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
each (every) time; whenever
almost; roughly; approximately
counter for books; volume
scholarship; stipend; bursary; student loan
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
this is why; this means; it is the case that
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance; thin soup of fish or shellfish boiled in seawater
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
whereabout; about where; how much
(bank) balance; remainder
pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
changing clothes; change of clothes
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
one day; (on) a certain day