great; grand; extensive; large-scale
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
intensiveness; collecting; summarizing; putting together
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.)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
this world; this life; this generation; present day
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
matter causing distress; something causing worry
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment