to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
besides; in addition; also; moreover
monolith; large slab of rock
logic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
internal strife; infighting; internal conflict
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
pit of the stomach; solar plexus; place where water falls
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
sharp parting remark; parting threat
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
economic world; financial circles; business community
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body
official function; state function
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
Muromachi period (1333-1573)
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
zaibatsu; financial conglomerate; industrial group