(formation of) three people sleeping side by side (esp. a child between two parents); (lit.) "river" character
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
pleasant feeling; good vibes
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
loan; roan; lawn (i.e. short grass); lawn (type of cotton cloth)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
in the meanwhile; during the time
to keep; to put aside (for somebody); to keep possession (usu. the ball in sports); quipu; quippu
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
results; record; grades; marks
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
front; frontage; facade; main
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
preeminence; supremacy; distinction; excellence
deep autumn (when the autumn has reached its climax)
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
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