to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
(not so) much; (not) very
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
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
severe; strict; tough; hard
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
many; numerous; various; large number of
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
joint; seam; joining point
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
intercept; interception; counter-attack
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
to feel; to sense; to experience
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
financial power; financial means; wealth
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
personal; individual; private