early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to pluck; to pick; to nip off
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
the die is cast; there is no going back; point of no return; alea iacta est; alea jacta est
adoption; selection; choice
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
exposing; unmasking; laying bare
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
solitude; loneliness; isolation
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
parting; separation; farewell
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to see through; to see the true nature of something
contrived; false-sounding
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
and yet; though; when; in spite of
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
chestnut rice; rice boiled with chestnuts
three colours; three colors; triple run; winning hand containing the same chow in each of the three suits; triple pung; winning hand containing the same pung in each of the three suits