humming a tune (while doing something else)
delusion; trick of the imagination
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
fashionability; fashionableness
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
country; territory; domain; realm
area (measurement); square measure; size (of land); floor space
high and low; rise and fall
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
mountain chain; mountains
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
endurance; perseverance; patience
derailment; digression; deviation
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
work of art or literature that brings fame
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
standard-bearer; flag-bearer
explanatory note; explanatory text; explanation; caption
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
novelty; promotional merchandise
windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
Nagaoka-kyō (capital of Japan 784-794); Nagaokakyō (city)
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence