the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
until now; so far; up to the present
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
should; must; -able; probably; likely
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
chapter one; first chapter
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
summer vacation; summer holiday
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
ancient Shinto music and dancing
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
third day of the month; three days
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
family restaurant (varied menu options, inexpensive); casual dining restaurant
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...