very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
dozens; scores of; decades
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
it's my turn; the ball is in my court; it's up to me
to become broken; to break down; to be crazy; to be nuts; to be infatuated with; to be outdone (by someone)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
sharpness; sharp weapon; blade; fine soldier
continuous; nonstop; consecutive; ceaseless
to be discouraged; to shrink from
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
otolaryngology; ear, nose, and throat department
modern translation; translation into modern language (of a classical text, e.g. The Tale of Genji)
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
younger scholar; future reference
shower of dharma; Buddhism flowing forth
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to go to the bathroom; to go to the restroom; to excuse oneself
the senses; sensuality; carnality
medical care; medical treatment
talk; story; conversation
versatile entertainer; all-round performer; person skilled in their craft
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins