to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid; delinquency; misconduct
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
all present; all concerned; all of us
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
sudden emergence; sudden formation; coming out of nowhere; bursting onto the scene
human affairs; mundane matters; personnel affairs; human resources; human power; human effort
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
puppet government; puppet regime
personal feelings; self-interest
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
complete stranger; total stranger
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
ordinary person; average person; mediocre person
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
horseplay; fooling around
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once