speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
around the world; throughout the world
commonwealth; federation of states; confederation; union
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
postwar period; period after Second World War
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
property; fortune; means; assets
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
aggression; invasion; raid
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
competent; suitable; qualified
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
promoter; instigator; driving force; pioneer; leader
stationed in the United States; resident in the United States
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to drink up; to drain (cup)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire