losing weight; slimming; lean person
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
coincident with; while; simultaneously
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
invitation; introduction; temptation
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
homecoming; returning home
if it is the case that ...
in the future; another day; later
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
thick with smoke, moisture or odor; hard to breathe (air)
strictly; severely; fully; closely; tightly
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
apparently; from what I have heard; they say; you know; I hear
naturalization; naturalisation
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences