eruption; volcanic eruption
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
mountain top; summit; peak
flaring up; bursting into flames
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
pre-war days; before the war
treasure chest; strongbox
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
omission; slip; error; definition (of photograph); sharpness; clarity (sound)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
breach of manners; breach of etiquette
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
himself; yourself; herself
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible