to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
weak ending; tapering; anticlimax; tame ending
by myself; in person; by oneself
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
to be confused; to be baffled; to be dumbfounded; to be bewildered; (lit.) to be bewitched by a fox
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
both are bad; neither is good; one's as bad as the other; both are to blame; six of one, half a dozen of the other
writing; composition; essay; sentence
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
scheduled date; expected date; date a baby is due; expected delivery date; due date
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
long hair (usu. of a man)
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
assault; outrage; act of violence; rape (by force); sexual assault
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
high laced shoes or boots