to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
resembling ...; having the traits or characteristics of ...; -looking; with a ...-like expression; with an air of ...
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
offering; presentation; donation
love of one's country; patriotism; Ireland
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
what is worse; to make matters worse
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
emperor; ruler (with a heavenly mandate); heavenly being; celestial being
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
armaments; military preparations
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
every (usu. with events, e.g. every weekend); each
side; flank; position where one is not directly involved (in a matter); outsider's position; the sidelines
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
long (time); protracted; prolonged
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to be helpful; to be useful
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
Japanese citizen; (the) Japanese
research; study; investigation