the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to make a lasting impression
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
pipe; tube; bobbin (in a shuttle or spinning wheel)
the way one works; one's working manner
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
flustered; confused; panicked
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
getting on and off; embarking and disembarking
polite; respectful; reverent
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice; to speak emphatically
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
head start; initiative; preemption
bombshell announcement; bombshell statement
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
opposite side; other side; other party
location (of); position; whereabouts; place where one is
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
to serve; to work for; to attend
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante