to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
after a long time; for the first time in a while
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
piling up high (food in a bowl); filling (a bowl); heaped bowl
crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
palace; hall; shrine; hall of fame
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
eternity; perpetuity; permanence
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
year in, year out; always; 24-7
that is to say; so that means
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
incident; affair; happening; event
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
details; particulars; whole story; sequence of events; chronology; circumstances
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club