inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
one thin flat object; one sheet
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
by today; before the day is over
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
to like; to love; to be fond of
self-consciousness; self-awareness
same; similar; (just) like; equal
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to employ; to hire; to charter
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
how; in what way; by what means
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
pair; two kinds; two ways
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
otherwise; or else; if not
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
very likely; very probable
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
wages; pay; rental payment
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who