first letter of a word; capital letter (at the start of a word or sentence); initials (of one's name)
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
biological younger brother
near; close; beside; third person
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
amplitude; degree of vibration; range of vibration; degree of instability
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
everything working out as desired
destination; place one stays during a trip
dreadful; terrible; horrible; fearsome; formidable; awesome
great hurry; great haste; rush
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
array; muster; line-up; full force
to harm; to cause harm to
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
stout; well-fleshed; well-padded; plump
debut; initial stage appearance
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
keep going; hang in there; go for it; (lit.) add oil
support; backing; aid; assistance
slack; slovenly; lackadaisical; moonstruck; love-struck; spoony
motion sickness; travel sickness
not one to talk; who are you to say; look who's talking
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
sailing ship; sailing boat; sailing vessel