grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
way out; means to escape; escape route
to go to hell; to fall into hell; to be damned
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to differ; to vary; to disagree
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
long ago; already; a long time ago
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
overall victory; championship
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
(not) even once; (not) ever
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
at that time; in those days
comparatively; relatively