last ray of hope; only hope
to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
transactions; dealings; business
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
Rio; Rio de Janeiro (abbr)
smallish; on the small side
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
glad countenance; joyful look
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
a family; a household; (one's own) style; school; gang; (yakuza) family
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
association; society; organization; organisation
rank-and-file member of staff; ordinary employee; low-grade employee
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
society; public; community; social studies
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)