trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
blood spilt from the body; blood circulating within the body (often as a metaphor for strong emotion or hot-bloodedness)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
programme; program; plans; arrangements
prostitute; whore; tramp; floozy; slut
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
play; sport; romp; frolic; joke; prank
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
supernatural things; unnatural phenomena; spirits and demons
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
thickheaded; obtuse; slow; sluggish; indulgent (esp. to the opposite sex); doting
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
forward inclination (of the body); bending forward; anteversion
longitudinal direction; vertical direction; portrait orientation
cutting in two under train wheels
roundhouse kick; turning kick
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to smash; to break into pieces
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
restoration (to original state or location); reconstruction; reversion
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
acid reflux; bile reflux; pyrosis; gloating; gratification; satisfaction
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
crushing; breaking by applying pressure
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
total situation fully understood; understood; agreed
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely