promotion (school, military, etc.)
to have one's horizons broadened
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
sudden emergence; sudden formation; coming out of nowhere; bursting onto the scene
note (letter) left behind; will
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
somewhat reserved (diffident); shyly; timidly; retiringly; in a retiring (reserved) manner
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
rush work; crash program; working on a crash basis; working at top speed
exploration party; expedition team
treasure chest; strongbox
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
to fold in two; to fold in half; to double up
granted that; even if; even though
papermaking; paper manufacture
reading aloud; recitation
to finish reading; to read through
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
your husband; her husband
(compulsory) retirement (e.g. on reaching the age of 65); mandatory retirement; reaching retirement age
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
vehement objection; bitter opposition
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
in advance; beforehand; previously
heavy labor; heavy labour; hard work; hard labor (in prison); hard labour
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation