to pry; to prize; to prise
right beside; close to; nearby
fertilization; fertilisation; impregnation; pollination; insemination
early ripening rice; early-ripening fruit (grain, etc.); person who becomes physically or mentally mature at an early age
dark (color); concentrated; thick
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
person of doubtful origin
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
with a clink; with a flop; suddenly; all of a sudden
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
tire track; traces of a person or thing; path one has taken; locus
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
long time; long interval; for quite some time
high dimension; higher dimensions
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
preservation; retainment; keeping
indescribable; having no way to express
excess or deficiency; too much or too little
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
in perfect form; going swimmingly