in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
isolation; being alone; being friendless
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
one's share; one's portion
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
to sing (chant, speak) with a melody or rhythm; to set to music (verse, lyrics, etc.)
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
gunpowder magazine; magazine; explosives warehouse; (fig.) powder keg
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
secret language; jargon; cant; argot; slang
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
the last moment; the very end
adherent; devotee; believer
to follow (someone) around; to cling (to); to dog; to hound; to harry; to pursue
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
to take up one's residence
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
audience with someone of high rank (e.g. the emperor)
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
(financial) settlement; squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
verbalization; putting into words
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
bulletin board system; BBS
massive response; huge reaction; big stir; sensation; major repercussions
to have a meal; to take a meal
urge; demand; importunity
single amount (of money); one-off payment; lump sum; bonus
to demand money; to pester; to extort
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
worry; mental agony; heartache
to become completely chilled