far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
negotiations; discussions; connection
after that; afterwards; thereafter
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
interview; oral examination
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
leader; guide; mentor; coach
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
men and women of all ages
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
junior high school student; middle school pupil