to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
the same generation; coeval
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
to work hard at one's lessons
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
harmonica; mouth organ; cunnilingus; hypodermic syringe
fly ball; fly (esp. in fishing bait); flying
In the Shadow of the Moon
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
periodic; regular; routine
(period of) a year; during an era
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
consequently; as a result
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
space development project (program, programme)
review; reconsideration; revision
book title; heading; topic; subject; Nichiren Buddhist chant
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
fortress; stronghold; citadel