coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
even if ...; even supposing that ...
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to collect; to assemble; to gather
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
certified public accountant
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
foreign; abroad; overseas
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
ordinary train; slow train
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
disturbance of mind; losing one's head; being upset; transition; changing; moving
empty nest; empty house; empty home; burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses)
wet nurse; nursing mother
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
fiend for work; workaholic; career-minded person
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
eagle (bird of prey, Accipitridae family)
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close