to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
final; eventual; ultimate
seasoning; flavour; flavor
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
correspondence; exchange of letters
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
at the time; in those days; then
to encamp; to take up positions
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
small part (e.g. in a film); bit part; extra
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to be enchanted; to be charmed
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.); overcoming; surmounting; bringing under control
of inquiring mind; eager to study; enthusiastic in studying
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
certain evidence; definite evidence
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment