shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
pure and innocent; immaculate
patient; unhurried; leisurely
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
to blow through; to blow across
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
to popularize; to popularise; to give currency to; to set a trend
unexpectedly; surprisingly
change of schedule; schedule change
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
violent emotion; passion; fury
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
covering used to wrap a baby
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only