at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to make a lasting impression
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
soon; before long; shortly thereafter
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
don't you think?; indicates question
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
character leitmotif; character theme song
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
nice; likeable; desirable
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
reservation; putting on hold; deferment