so to speak; so to call it; as it were
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
to be reminded of; to call to mind
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
southeastern part; the southeast
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
rise and fall; ups and downs
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
western edge (e.g. of city); west side
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
defence forces; defence corps
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to face on; to look out on to
locality; local area; limited area
desperate measure; last-ditch effort
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
powerful army; strengthening of the military
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
inside (a refrigerator, warehouse, etc.)
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
requisition; commandeering; conscription
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
emphasizes direct object of action
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech