like that; that way; thus
idiot; retard; idiocy; profound mental retardation
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to report to the Emperor; to play (musical instrument); to accomplish
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
vague; fuzzy; elusive; slippery
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
human relations; personal relationships
ghee (held to be the greatest of all flavours); (fig.) the ultimate truth of Buddhism; (fig.) nirvana
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
unit; (musical) group; band
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
otherwise; or else; if not
term of validity; expiration date (of medicine, credit card, etc.)
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
independent action; acting alone
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance