western edge (e.g. of city); west side
light, thin, single-layer kimono (esp. from hemp or raw silk, for summer use); shroud; burial clothes
to originate with; to start with; to stem from
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
diversion; putting something to another use
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
as if it weren't already enough
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
life; living; I; me; student
end of war; cessation of hostilities
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
ignorance; (lack of) enlightenment or civilization (civilisation); unenlightened; uncivilized; uncivilised
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
long (time that has passed); old (story)
climax; peak; zenith; apex
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy
unasked for; unnecessary; uninvolved
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
notice; attention; observation
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
(it won't be possible) on such short notice
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
to turn completely into; to become completely
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles