classic (work, esp. book); the classics
derailment; digression; deviation
contrast; juxtaposition; comparison; correlation (of strata)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
group; bunch; crowd; group
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
information; news; information (data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.); informatics (as a subject)
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
interior; inside; internal
human relations; personal relationships
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
practicability; feasibility; operability; expected implementation
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
question of where responsibility lies; issue of where liability lies; question of who is responsible
to be careful; to take the utmost care
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel