talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
major incident; major happening; big scandal
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
(already) known; established
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
engraving a seal; engraved seal; engraving; inscribing; brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace); stamp
next term; next period; next version; next release
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to slay; to kill; to put to the sword
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
risky; dangerous; insecure
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
about; concerning; related to; -ish
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
military campaign; battle; war
here and there; in places
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
royal capital; imperial capital