things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
wherein; therein; thereinto
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
go that far; to that extent
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
emperor; shogun; honored person (honoured); (another person's) wife
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
(a) little; somewhat; somehow