while; even though; despite
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
mixture; intermixture; mixing up; contamination; creation of unorthodox words or phrases by combining terms of similar form or meaning
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
raft; forearm protector; skewered baby-eel kabayaki
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
couch potato; television addict
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
green light; (giving) permission; OK
estimate (of costs); budget
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
iridescent colour; equivocal (reply, statement, etc.); ambiguous; vague
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
existence; possession; having; limited company
how long; how far; how much
fifth day of the month; five days
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to