downsizing; switching from mainframe to personal computers
final; eventual; ultimate
whole story; full picture; full particulars
wide-width (e.g. cloth); broad
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
first meeting; first interview with
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
how; in what way; how about; questionable
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
these guys; these fellows
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
independent (esp. in politics); non-partisan
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
tool (esp. software, etc.); tour (e.g. Tour de France)
looking on (somebody) as hostile
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
self-consciousness; self-awareness
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice