present age; present day; contemporary; modern era; modern times; contemporary era
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
to gather; to collect; to assemble
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
commerce; trade; business
source (of a transmission, broadcast, etc.); point of origin
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
while; during; while; although; all; both
large number (of); many; majority
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
megalopolis; megacity; supercity
Idlewild (Everything but the Girl album)
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
in one's own way or style
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
single word; a few words; brief comment
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
abruptly hanging up the phone while the other person is still talking
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet