since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
for this very reason; that is exactly why
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
electricity; (electric) light
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
is that so?; I see; right; oh
destruction; ruin; nirvana; cessation (of earthly desires); dying (from overwhelming emotion); being overwhelmed (by something)
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
the heavens; the skies; celestial sphere; heavenly realm; deva realm
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
use; utilization; utilisation; application
diverse; various; wide-ranging
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
great war; great battle; world war
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
thereupon; shortly thereafter
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous