to apologize; to apologise
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
first time; first; initial
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
betting ticket; betting slip
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
a rival horse or candidate
enforcement of official discipline; tightening of discipline; eliminating corruption among government officials
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
form; shape; figure; visage
to smile broadly; to grin widely
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
at one's sweet will; doing whatever one pleases; however one pleases
flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
as (for); for; in the capacity of
the whole year; all the year
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
washing machine (laundry)
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone