to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
many; numerous; various; large number of
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
funny story; funny anecdote
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
perfect; complete; flawless
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
how many years; how long; what year
to appear in the newspaper
bizarre; strange; weird; grotesque
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
bank; banking institution
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
detailed; minute; articulate
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which