priority; preference; preferential right; right of way
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
contract; compact; agreement
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to become hoarse; to become husky
to settle (in a place); to settle down
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
giving up; quitting; surrendering
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
many; numerous; various; large number of