to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
starting point; starting line
to wind (of a road, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
person in charge; official; attendant
hurried construction; hurried production; hasty manufacture; hasty formation
double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)
to throw oneself; to jump; to leap
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
at first; in the beginning; originally
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
landing on water; hitting the water; splashdown
sympathy; consideration; (arch.) service; (arch.) labor; (arch.) illness; (arch.) disease
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
free (of charge); gratuitous
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
first ski of the season; first ski run
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
for use by children; for children
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
talk; recital; narration; topic
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
last ray of hope; only hope
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
tolerance; broad-mindedness