as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
most part; greater part; majority
boneless pork rib; boned pork rib
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
cheap restaurant; eating place (house)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
human relations; personal relationships
swinging back; aftershock; backlash
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
(medical) follow-up; observation
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to supplant; to supersede; to replace; to take the place of
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
remarkable; striking; obvious
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)