plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; pretense; pretence; simulation
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
preparatory phase; preparatory period
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
armed forces; military; troops
injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
to stick it out (until the end)
promotion; raising of status
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
the ocean; the great deep
everywhere; wherever; nowhere (with neg. verb); nothing
locational advantage; advantageous position
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
pillar of fire; blazing column
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
password; watchword; motto; slogan
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
starting lineup; player in the starting lineup
point getter; high scorer
Sasamorpha borealis (species of bamboo grass unique to Japan)
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
fletcher; arrow maker; fletching; arrow-making
orchid; Netherlands; Holland