to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
main question; real issue at hand
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
north entrance; north exit
Western wine and spirits; Western liquor
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
on duty; at work; while working
companion; company; tritagonist
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
tipster (in horse racing, etc.); dopester; tout
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
eating with one's fingers; snitching food; snatched food; embezzlement; misappropriation; flirting
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure)
calm; composed; cool; quiet
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
type of occupation; occupational category
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
society; public; community; social studies