to knock down; to bring down
suddenly disappears somewhere
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
place of (new) post; (new) place of appointment
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
gem; jewel; precious stone
in swarms; in great crowds; in huge numbers; plentifully; a lot (of)
should do; ought to do; must do
again and again; repeatedly
one's own expense; out-of-pocket expense
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
point-scoring; scoring Brownie points
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
very interesting; of great interest
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
rise; swell; elevation; upsurge
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
both sides; two sides; double-sided
listless; languid; sluggish; irritating; exasperating; tiresome
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance