middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to revere; to respect; to worship
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
necessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
etude; study; study (in painting, sculpture, etc.); trial work; improvisational theatre
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer); child (e.g. of an era); product
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
right beside; close to; nearby
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
slightly heavy; a little heavy
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
fried egg; sunny-side up fried egg
daily lunch special; today's set lunch
(on the) aisle; aisle seat
opposite side; other side; other party
solitarily; in a lonely fashion; all alone; by oneself
to (prepare to) run away (from one's responsibilities, etc.)
main purpose; primary objective
to feel oneself indebted to
absence due to illness; sick leave
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction