first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
fast-talking; rapid talking
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
one by one; one each; one at a time
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
to bear fruit; to produce a crop
concentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensation
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
payment (taxes, fees, etc.); supply (of goods); delivery
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
family; relatives; dependents; household
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie