to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
same generation; one's generation
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
how; in what way; how about
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
most part; greater part; majority
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
recommendation; endorsement
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown