first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
game of make-believe; child's play; pretend play
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
gender; distinction of sex; sex
both; both sides; both parties
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)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
to gain a victory; to win
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
within; inside of; less than
to be opposite; to face each other
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
to approach; to draw near
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to insert (usu. as part of sexual intercourse)
to attack; to assault; to assail
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
the same rank; equality; apposition
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
senior; elder; person older than oneself