to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to pass (of time); to elapse
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
maid; helper; help; assistance
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
to be helpful; to be useful
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
next term; next period; next version; next release
heir; inheritor; successor
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
conversely; on the contrary
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
manager; person in a (school or university) sports team in charge of administrative and miscellaneous duties
and; thereupon; because of that
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff