to spit out; to eject; to dump
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
place; situation; position; location
hereabouts; around there; that area
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to make an appearance; to show up
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
as a child; when one was a child
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
in the meanwhile; during the time
remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
adviser; advisor; consultant
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
to be found; to be discovered
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
long holiday (esp. Golden Week in late April and early May)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
when it becomes; when it comes to
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
many problems; various problems
understood; I see; OK; present; here