body of Christ (Eucharist)
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
another method; another problem
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
needless to say; obviously; of course
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
tear; rip; breach; spoilage; waste; wastepaper
badness; evilness; bad; evil
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
accomplishment; execution
Mahayana (Buddhism); the Great Vehicle; large passenger vehicle
in respect of; in regards to; as for
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
audacity; forwardness; effrontery; impertinence
to die; to pass away; to enter the priesthood; to live a secluded life
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
headship of a family; family property
first torii gate of a shrine
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune
the way of the world; the lay of the land; the inescapable circumstances (of life)
decline; fall; decay; withering
to form a line; to queue up; to line up
dilapidated house; deserted house
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
fresh green; color of young pine; colour of young pine
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
falling into straitened circumstances; downfall; ruin
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
ups and downs; bobbing up and down; rising and falling; ebbing and flowing
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)