irregular; indeterminate; tramp (steamer)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
interval; break; pause; spare moment
to be too late; to be too slow
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
suitable or moderate temperature
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
personal; individual; private
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
soldiers garrisoned at strategic posts in Kyushu in ancient times; Chinese soldiers stationed to protect remote regions of the country during the Tang dynasty
family; relatives; dependents; household
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
common people; ordinary people; masses
coming out; emerging; being born into (a certain family); being a native of (a particular place)