to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
everywhere; all over; throughout
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
senior high school; high school
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
had better ...; had better not ...
the other day; a few days ago
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
genuine; authentic; true; real
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
rapid development; rapid unfolding
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
hard problem; person hard to please; hard nut to crack
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall