slave labour; slave labor; compulsory service; forced labour; forced labor; exacted service
small part (e.g. in a film); bit part; extra
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
selling like mad; selling like hotcakes; flying off the shelves
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)
love scene; bedroom scene; sex scene
study (for a role); preparation for a part (in a play, etc.)
people with a pure and innocent image (esp. actresses, singers, etc.)
erotic novel; amorous novel; pornographic novel
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
retirement home; old people's home; senior citizens' home
best friend; very close friend
goalkeeper; keeper; goalie
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
vital; lively; energetic; vital signs
to call again; to call someone back
guess; speculation; supposition
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
portrait of deceased person
most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece
electrocardiogram; ECG; EKG
loose (e.g. belt); slovenly; careless; slack
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
postcard; memo; note; card
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
cast (play, film, etc.); cast (e.g. type conversion)
shot (in films); shot (of alcohol); hitting a ball (e.g. in tennis); shoot (in basketball)
method of bringing up; method of raising