to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
desperately; for one's dear life
almost; roughly; approximately
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
look who's talking; I don't want to hear it from you; are you in any position to say that?
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
principal occupation; core business
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
one by one; one each; one at a time
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
blank column; blank space
(social) class; rank; grade
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
new record (in sports, etc.)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
Japanese record; national record
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
even if not; even without
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
railroad; railway; rail transport
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être