to live through hell; to go to hell and back; to suffer dire straits
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
how long; how far; how much
waist (the part of the pants located above the crotch); pant rise
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
feigned; pretending (not to know)
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
one more time; once more; once again
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
suffix appended to somebody else's family members
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
finish; end; completion; result
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
deficit; shortage; loss; being partially broken; being partially missing; being partially removed
to do together; to share; to participate in
to hide; to conceal oneself
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
good bye; I'm off; see you later
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
news; word; tidings; omen