spare umbrella kept (at work) in the event of a sudden shower
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
some (at the start of a number in place of a digit)
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
running away; escaping on foot
folding; collapsible; telescopic
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to shake; to waver; to tremble
to sleep together (for a man and a woman); to bring one's bodies together (e.g. for warmth)
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
to employ; to hire; to charter
every other week; every two weeks
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard
heir; inheritor; successor
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
not worth considering; out of the question
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
account book; register; ledger
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
publicity (information) activities; public relations