to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to entrust; to leave to a person
to need; to call for; to require
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
the place for; the time for; the level of
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
not necessarily so; is not always true
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
basis; based on; conformance; conformity; authority (of); standard
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
special; particular; peculiar; unique
space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being
jumping ability; jumping power
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
high-end residential area; affluent neighbourhood
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
to project; to stick out; to stand out
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
transactions; dealings; business