services performed in perpetuity by a Buddhist temple for the repose of a departed soul
emotional effect on pet owners from losing their pet
heating a vessel without water in it; heating an empty pan, kettle, boiler, bathtub, etc.
three-second rule (food hygiene myth); three seconds rule (basketball)
(right of) representation; right to represent (e.g. a company)
contest (between performers); competitive performance; competition between theatres putting on the same show
time for reporting to work; time one leaves home to go to work; working hours; number of hours worked
resuming work after the New Year's vacation; first time that one works in the year
late shift; second shift; afternoon shift
shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; person's back; years of experience
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
maternity and gynaecology department (gynecology); department of obstetrics and gynaecology (gynecology)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
deposit; payment; money received; money due
all-night vigil over a body; wake
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
exact calculation; squaring of accounts; adjustment
multi-unit apartments; apartment complex
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
fixed date; settlement date
and; AND (Boolean operator)
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
recently; lately; these days