to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
after the end (of something)
debate; panel discussion; forum
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
pupil; student; schoolchild
to ask a question; to ask questions
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
leaving everything up to someone else
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
utmost limits; extremity; limit
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
considerably; greatly; a lot
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
channel (e.g. between two land masses); strait
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
aquatic (life); living in the water