to cut into (a conversation); to interject
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
food and (alcoholic) drinks; food eaten with an alcoholic drink; accompaniment to a drink
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
several years; a few years
within; inside of; less than
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
administration; medication; dosage
hibernation; winter sleep; brumation; torpor
throwaway; disposable; single-use
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
departure; leaving; setting off
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
simply; merely; only; solely
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
status elevation; upgrading; promotion
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
construction; establishment
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
to build; to construct; to put up; to build up (a fortune, reputation, enterprise, etc.); to establish (a relationship, system, etc.); to create
Milky Way galaxy; Milky Way; the Galaxy; galactic system; galaxy
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
consists of; comprises; is made up of
joining (an association, agreement, etc.); participation; affiliation; accession
according to plan; as planned
tools and materials; equipment and materials
block (solid piece of material); chunk (e.g. of meat); concrete block; (interlocking) toy blocks; (printing) block; block (area of a city); blocking (e.g. the way)
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of