something to wear; clothes
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
giving a cold look; icy stare; taking a cold-hearted attitude
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
last position; previous job; predecessor
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
anonymity; using an assumed name
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
unsold items; leftovers; remainders; spinster; old maid
to make a mess of; to sacrifice; to waste
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
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head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
establishing; founding; setting up; organizing; establishment
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
journal; magazine; periodical
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
results; record; grades; marks
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
reorganization (e.g. of a company); reorganisation; consolidation; scrap-and-build
president (of a society); chairman
in the future; another day; later
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
sleepwalking; somnambulism; noctambulism
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost