not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
consists of; comprises; is made up of
the whole area; the entire region; all parts (of); the whole field (of study); every field; the whole gamut
marine; maritime; oceanic; oceanity
world history; international history
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
European countries; European nations
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
chief; main; principal; important
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
fishing industry; fishery
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)