because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
what kind of business; what sort of matter
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
dotage; feeble-minded old man; senile old fool; dotard
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to take command; to give direction
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
respect and affection; love and respect
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
tradition; legend; folklore
compression; condensation; constriction; compaction
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
rebellious phase; rebellious age
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
looking for a particular person or thing; searching high and low; hunting for; picking out; singling out
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
restoration; repair; mending
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
to be badly made; to fail
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain