thawing; defrosting; decompression (of data); extraction; unpacking
to need; to demand; to take; to require
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
to get dark after sunset; to turn to dusk; to decline (after a peak); to wane; to be lost in thought; to be in a pensive mood
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
looking depressed; long face
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
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)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
proper; right; reasonable
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
next term; next period; next version; next release
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
rather; sooner; preferably
person who has been through a lot; worldly-wise person; one who has seen it all
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
scallion; green onion; spring onion
pork miso soup; miso soup with pork and vegetables
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
the following week; the next week
first half of the year; first half of the fiscal year
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky