to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
gem; jewel; precious stone
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
(Chinese) merchant caravan
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
physiological; physical; visceral; instinctive; in one's guts
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
crop; harvest; income; profits; loaded (e.g. intermodal containers in the transport industry)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
number of persons; personnel
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
that is to say; so that means
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession