mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
royal capital; imperial capital
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
muddy water; red-light district
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
private funds; own funds; private property
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to collect; to assemble; to gather
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
payment of debts; repayment
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)