a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
Western clothing; Western binding
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.); to puff on; to rev (an engine); to race; to put on (an air of); to act in a ... way
a puff; a smoke; (short) rest; break; one dose (of medicine or poison); (brief) lull
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
to concern; to be related
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
staying behind; remaining; residual
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
revelry; tumultuous party; wild party; uproarious banquet
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
tank (military vehicle); chariot
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
chronic disease; chronic illness
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect; to honour; to honor
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
accomplishment; execution
plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference
weather vane; fence-sitter; opportunist
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
a little bit; a little while
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion