in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
to cease; to stop; to be over
treasure house; storage for valuable property
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
to be completely weakened; to be utterly exhausted; to be worn out; to be completely at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be greatly annoyed (by)
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
lightly; easily; carelessly
to have a meal; to take a meal
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to sleep like a log; to sleep like a baby
willpower; energy; vitality
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
4th day of the month; four days
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
defense; defence; protection
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
it is I who should say so
no!; no no!; no, not at all
seeing off and meeting on return
periodic; regular; routine
homecoming; returning home
to that degree; to that extent; that much
logistical support; combat service support
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies