or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
myself; yourself; I; me; you
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to divide in two; to divide in half; to divide (among); to apportion; to portion out
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
rather; better; instead; if anything
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
is that so?; I see; right; oh
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
by myself; in person; by oneself
engraving a seal; engraved seal; engraving; inscribing; brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace); stamp
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
collaborative research; joint research
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
now; the present time; just now; another; more
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
scene; spectacle; sight; view
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression