apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.); financially supporting one's favorite celebrity (by buying merchandise, attending events, etc.)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
to rest in peace; to attain eternal rest; to gain recognition; to get on in the world
serious look (on one's face); straight face
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
at a loss for words; stumped for words
monotone; monotonous; dull; lacking variety
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
morning and evening; all the time
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
last night; yesterday evening
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
unfaithfulness; infidelity; unchastity
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
to be tear-stained; to have one's face covered with tears
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
blood relationship; blood relative
funeral; burial (service); funeral procession