firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
deep voice; rich voice; full voice
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
frank; candid; frankfurter; frank
considerably; greatly; a lot
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
much-discussed work (book, film, etc.)
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
of course; certainly; naturally
sincere; honest; faithful
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
expertise; specialized knowledge; technical knowledge; expert knowledge
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
undisputed; entirely; perfect
successive generations; successive emperors
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
clam digging (at low tide); clamming; shellfish gathering
bento; Japanese box lunch