to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
temporary; transitory; short-lived
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
big problem; major issue; big controversy
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
never mind!; don't worry about it
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
(even) if only a little; to some extent; in the slightest way
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
exploitation; overuse; abuse
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
quarantine; medical inspection
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
matter in question; that matter; the matter; the issue
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation