anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
periodic; regular; routine
meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
long ago; once upon a time
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
selection; choice; option
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
opposite side; opposition
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
messenger; envoy; emissary
several people; a few people