to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
vocal sound; tone of voice
secret method; secret process; secret formula; esoteric rituals (in Shingon Buddhism)
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to become an expert; to be master at
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
voice training; vocal exercises
locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
keyword; key word; clue word; keyword; search term; indexing term
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
about when; about what time; how soon
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
capable of anything; liable to do
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
essence; true nature; substance; reality
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
around the world; throughout the world
expansion of one's sphere of influence; increase in one's power (strength, influence)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter