explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
(one's precious) only child
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
outskirts (of a town); run-down district
confused fight; brawl; melee; scuffle; free-for-all
display; array (of things); succession (of things)
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
princess; Her Royal Highness
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must (juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine)
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night
to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
hand-to-hand combat; fighting at close quarters; close combat
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
main theater of war; principal battlefield; main market; principal area of competition
immigration; emigration; immigrant; emigrant
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
companion; partner; spouse