so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
to run up to; to rush over
inexcusable; unjustifiable; sorry; remorseful; excuse me; (I'm) sorry
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
build; physique; frame; constitution
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
from now; from this moment; henceforth
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
Western wine and spirits; Western liquor
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
every person; each one; everybody
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
even though; despite; when
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
because of; owing to; due to
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone