nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to get along; to hit it off; to be on the same page; to work well together; to synchronize
role of the villain; the bad guy
salvation (of the world); saving the world
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to have time free; to have time to spare
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
highest ever (number of); record-high; most on record
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)
more than usual (usu. time)
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
this and that; one thing and another
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
eagerly; earnestly; ardently
reincarnation; rebirth; transmigration; metempsychosis
nine parts; ninety percent; mostly; nine percent
prostration; placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
sex; sexual intercourse; (one's) sex; gender
striking effect (e.g. of a remedy); dramatic results; special effect; special effects; SFX
chink in the armor (armour)
nice; good; well-executed
high five; high touch (involvement of personal attention and service)
signature phrase; signature saying; closing spiel; surefire line; catchphrase
handless; armless; vineless plant; (arch.) sleeveless undergarment; (arch.) sleeveless haori; (arch.) menstruation
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
owlet moth (members of the family Noctuidae); noctuid