once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
shukuchi (rapid movement techniques); shortening distances
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to spend time (on doing something)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
-like; pseudo-; imitation; counterfeit; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism
to polish up; to shine up
format; form; (data) format; formatting (a disk); format
formulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling on
to overcome (a difficulty)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
proponent; exponent; advocate
individual; one by one; separate; each
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to capitulate; to surrender; to submit to; to concede
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to say; to tell; to state; to do
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
short distance; short range; short-haul
extensive; vast range; wide scope