swallowing without chewing; swallowing (e.g. a story); accepting without questioning
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
strong defense; strong defence
endurance; perseverance; patience
erudition; extensive learning
long gallop; long horse ride
expert; skillful person; good move (in shogi, go, etc.); clever move
explanatory note; explanatory text; explanation; caption
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
small arms; light weapons
attacker (esp. in volleyball)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
tree (esp. a Christmas tree); tree (structure, diagram, etc.); thread (on Twitter)
tank (of fluid); cistern; vat; tank (military vehicle)
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
other than; excluding; without
price; cost; value; worth; value
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to