barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
Chūōkōron (monthly literary magazine)
philanthropic work; charitable enterprise
classic example; classic case; textbook example; representative example; typical case
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
munitions; military stores
minister (of a government department)
main street; avenue; boulevard
transfer; transport; transportation
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
adultery; impropriety; (an) affair; immorality
reconciliation (with one's spouse, adopted child, etc.)
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
securities exchange; stock exchange; bourse
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
neighbouring house; neighboring house
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
early post war period; immediately after the war
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
peace agreement; peace accord