vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
in order; sequential; seriatim
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
emergency early warning (cellphone, email, etc.); emergency alert
news bureau; press bureau
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
right side; right-hand side
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
black ground; black cloth
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
adviser; advisor; consultant
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to
mental image; mental picture; image
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to need; to call for; to require