slow; tedious; sluggish; irritating
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
severing of connections or relations
government office; government agency; authorities
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to redeem debts (e.g. of a geisha)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
share; portion; quota; cut
house for rent; house to let; building a house; built house
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
haiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 morae
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
early death; premature death; dying young
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
deceased husband; late husband
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
planned; scheduled; systematic
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
well-bred; of good upbringing
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show