majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to strengthen; to beef up; to put on a firm basis; to ensure; to secure
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
place; situation; position; location
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
duty; function; office; mission; task
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
that kind; competition; match
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
comparatively; relatively
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
to be stormy; to be rough; to be rough (of skin); to be chapped; to be ruined; to fall into ruin
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
great love; passionate affair
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
marital relationship; marital relations
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished