to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
meaning; significance; sense
surely; certainly; without doubt
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
marriage; marriage tie; love knot
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
stagnation; hindrance; delay
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when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
revitalization of a town; town renewal (project)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
fear; dread; fright; willies
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
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
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
president (of a society); chairman
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
shrine office; office of a Shinto shrine
distribution; circulation
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
one digit; one column; the "ones" column
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
sympathy; compassion; pity
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive