it's no joke; gimme a break!
several people; a few people
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
ago; since; before; previous
omniscience and omnipotence
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
something; some kind of; for some reason
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)