long (time that has passed); old (story)
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
variable; changeable; convertible; controllable
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
runaway trip; journey of escape; flight from the world
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge
poor (quality, conditions, etc.); bad; inferior; poor-quality
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
people; citizens; subjects; folk
this world; this life; world of the living
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
genuine; authentic; true; real
vigorous advance (while attacking the enemy); sweeping advance; string of wins; series of great successes; unbroken run of success (in business, entertainment, etc.)
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
uprising (esp. in Japan since middle ages, e.g. peasant uprising); revolt; insurrection; putsch; riot
consecutive victories; series of victories; winning streak
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
rising to action; standing up against; jumping to one's feet
quick work; (clever) feat
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
consists of; comprises; is made up of