to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to knock down; to send flying
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
treatment (of a person); dealing with
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
increase in activity; activation
command; lead; generalship; leadership
strict order; peremptory command
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
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)
thorough; exhaustive; complete
ultimate; final; last; eventual
a help; an aid; some assistance
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
preparation; provision; guarding
many; much; plenty; hardly
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue