to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
prefix used to strengthen a derogatory adjective
personal record; personal best
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
progress; advance; improvement; development
way (of doing); manner; method; means
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
looking on from afar; being a spectator
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
as if it were about oneself
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to steal another's spouse; to steal another's lover
syringe; hypodermic needle; injector
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
because of; owing to; due to
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?