half a lifetime; half one's life; one's life so far
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
house built on sand; house of cards
to build; to construct; to put up; to build up (a fortune, reputation, enterprise, etc.); to establish (a relationship, system, etc.); to create
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
person who has rendered distinguished service
different opinion; objection
foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
certificate of merit; testimonial
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
flexible; lithe; soft; calisthenics
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
to begin talking; to open up
-like; pseudo-; imitation; counterfeit; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
immediately; at once; instantly
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
great difference; major mistake
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
the world in general; society; convention
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus