to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
at the last moment; this late in the game
to blow off; to be blown off
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
to need; to call for; to require
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to feel depressed; to be down
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
imagination; supposition; guess
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
weight; body weight; importance; weight; emphasis
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to telephone; to make a phone call
point in common; common feature
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
casting; founding; minting
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have