Vocabulary

archeological excavation (archaeological)

as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible

swiftness of foot; fast runner

beginning of spring

ten-day period (in a month)

in order; in turn; one by one

first edition

small bird; little bird

bonus

going (up) to the capital; going to Tokyo

textile; fabric

detonation by contact; contact detonation

meat (for consumption)

to be sluggish; to make little progress; to show little growth; to fail to improve; to level off; to not grow as much as expected

layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity

bedding; bedclothes

to make a payment via bank deposit transfer

new (musical) composition; new piece; new song

one's person; around one's person

artificial; unnatural

generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; big-bellied

to wait

falling behind (with a payment); being in arrears; non-payment; default; delinquency

account book; ledger; register

captain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)

large fire

general classification; broad categorization

short life; short lived

section; cross section; profile

intelligence

slow

suffocation; choking; asphyxia

(Japanese-style) living room

starting work (on); setting to work (on); setting about (doing); beginning; commencing; embarking on

Central Europe

lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period

butterfly

crown (of head); summit (of mountain); spire

price decline; fall in price

direct descent; direct line