it is no use crying over spilt milk
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
to be smart; to be cool; to be sharp; to be stylish
erotic novel; amorous novel; pornographic novel
step; stride; counter for steps
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
sexual discrimination; sexism
by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
prize money; monetary award; reward
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
request for a police search; application to the police to search for a missing person
government; administration
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
lack of harmony; lack of balance; lack of coordination; ataxia
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
as before; as ever; as it was originally
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
powerless; helpless; incompetent