to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
number-withheld phone calls
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
recuperation; medical treatment
at once; there and then; immediately
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
jobless university graduate
invitation; introduction; temptation
ability; capability; skill
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
capable of anything; liable to do
to accept; to receive; to agree
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
rather; sooner; preferably
standard formal wear worn by students, usu. when going to interviews
to make a mess of; to sacrifice; to waste
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
just then; at that time; right then; appropriate moment
sudden price jump; steep price rise
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution