to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
circulation of the blood; apprehension
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
troops; group members; team members
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
other than; excluding; without
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
emergency; accident; rare possibility; unexpected occurrence
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
highest ever (number of); record-high; most on record
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
light shimmering on water
mixing things of different type (alternately or at the same time); mixture; dish of noodles, seafood, vegetables (from Nagasaki)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
to raise one's voice; to shout
repeatedly; several times; many times
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
standard-bearer; flag-bearer
box seating; VIP enclosure; royal box
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
advance; moving forward; progress
lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
respectfully; humbly; reverently