to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
talk about divorce or separation
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to close (one's eyes); to shut
parents' observation day (at school); parents' visiting day; open day
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
honour; honor; glory; privilege
proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
(department) store; (department) stores
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
participation; joining; entry; adherence
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable