it's been a long time; long time no see
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
international cooperation
enlightenment; instruction
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to bring; to take; to bring about
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
for use of customers or guests
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
full portrait; whole aspect; full story
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
record of proceedings; minutes
stagnation; hindrance; delay
baseline design; preliminary design; basic design
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
(state of) house arrest; (state of) confinement
just a minute; small quantity
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion