to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
while; even though; despite
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
very; greatly; exceedingly
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
Taishō period (1912-1926); Taisho period
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
to take a seat; to sit; to occupy a position (e.g. committee president)
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
to manifest itself; to manifest oneself
periodic; regular; routine
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
as you see; as you can see
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication