to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to rekindle one's love; to fall in love again (with a person one has previously been in love with)
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
post-exam vacation; time off from school after end-of-term tests
to induce sleep; to cause drowsiness
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
irregular; indeterminate; tramp (steamer)
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to ventilate; to let fresh air in
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
adviser; advisor; consultant
night watch; night watchman
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
attitude survey; opinion poll
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
cosmetics; toilet articles
merchant's home; rented home; store; shop
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
future (usually near); prospects
to overdo something (speed, exertion, etc.)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
recorder (musical instrument); English flute
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring