unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to express (e.g. emotion in poetry); to read (extra meaning) into (something); to fetch (e.g. CPU inst.); to read (data into a system)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
outcast; odd man out; pariah
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
planning; project; plan; design
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
to take over; to hand over
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
stationery shop; a stationer
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
detour; circumvention; turning movement
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
restlessly; hurriedly; agitatedly; fidgeting
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
sweet and sour; bittersweet
all you want; as much as one wants
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)