orphan; person without friends
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
not caring; not giving a damn
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
hot-spring cure; taking the baths
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
few decades; many decades; several decades
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
buying (in large quantities); (wholesale) purchase; buying in; (one's) usual (store, supplier, etc.); regular; favourite (brand, shop, etc.)
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); hood
leaving (a light, TV, etc.) on; leaving engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)