being greatly in the red; taking a big loss; heavy deficit
flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
plastic sleeve (documents); sheet protector; clear file
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
one's (official) authority; power
residing; living; dwelling
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
court lady; lady-in-waiting (Heian period); separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady) (Heian period); room for a very low class prostitute; very low class prostitute
invitation; introduction; temptation
impact of publicity or propaganda
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
to come home in triumph; to return to one's hometown in glory
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
much less; to say nothing of
to pile up; to accumulate
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
tram; streetcar; trolley; tramcar
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
to have the privilege of doing
term of validity; expiration date (of medicine, credit card, etc.)
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
permanent resident; foreigner with permanent-residence visa