occupying forces (esp. of the Allies in Japan after World War II)
baking foods in a covered pan; foods baked in a covered pan
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
inclination; tendency; nature; character
to stop (doing something); to cease; to leave as is; to leave alone; to exclude; to except
supply vessel; replenishment oiler; replenishment vessel
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to
mousseline de laine; light woollen fabric; moth; moss
gathering evidence (e.g. to back a news story); getting the facts; obtaining supporting evidence
Department of the Army; Ministry of the Army (Japan; 1872-1945)
doctor's office; medical office; sickbay
power of the state; national sovereignty; sovereign rights
assize; court; legislature
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
quick-witted; a flash of brilliance; great wisdom
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
debate; panel discussion; forum
young and energetic; up-and-coming
abusing someone to his (her) face
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
magic; sorcery; incantation
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
civilian in military employ
military secret; classified military material; military aircraft
prayer (for something); supplication
first mate; first officer
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)