compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
madder red; dark red; crimson
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
scenery; scene; landscape
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
sure punishment or reward
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
severe; strict; tough; hard
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
script; screenplay; scenario
perfect obsession; personal fixation; addiction to (something matching one's tastes)
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
strong-style wrestling; pro wrestling as a fighting style
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
person of common sense; common sense man
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
every person; each one; everybody
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle