to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
light from outside; natural light
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
abacus; soroban; calculation (esp. of profit and loss); reckoning
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
country living; life in the country; country life
such; like that; that sort of; very
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to understand from experience
simply; merely; only; solely
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
surely; certainly; without doubt
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
never mind!; don't worry about it
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
pliantly; pliably; subserviently; ingratiatingly; servilely
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
success; prosperity; boom
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty