mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
to cease; to stop; to be over
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
invitation; introduction; temptation
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
item; something that one "just has to have"
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
jaws of death; dangerous place; (lit.) tiger's den
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
to be able to manage somehow or another
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to invite in; to show someone in
as; because; with; due to
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
two rooms and a combination dining-kitchen
very important person; VIP
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to swallow (e.g. a story); to accept without questioning; to swallow (food) whole; to gobble up; to gulp down
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
ill feeling; ill will; animosity; bad impression
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance