to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
this occasion; at this time; now
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
our country; our land; one's own country
to bring; to take; to bring about
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
to go down in history; to be recorded in the history books
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
still (continuing); as ever; further
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
honor; honour; credit; prestige
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
very important person; VIP
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
unqualified; without qualifications
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
government service; official position; civil service
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
appointment; assignment; promotion
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
maid; helper; help; assistance
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
in the same manner as before; the same as always
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)