far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
only; merely; but; no more than
forced repatriation; deportation
sweet (voice, fragrance, etc.)
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
deep affection; dear; beloved
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
pace; rate; pitch (i.e. angle, space, field, sound, etc.); pitch (from distilling petroleum, tar, etc.); pitch (football, rugby); playing field
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling