stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
in order; in turn; one by one
one by one; one after another; successively
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to talk; to carry meaning
patterns of thinking; train of thought
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
taking pictures (for a wedding, etc.) prior to the event
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
the place for; the time for; the level of
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
older brother; elder brother
personnel affairs; human affairs; human resources; HR
wherein; therein; thereinto
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
if you think about it; come to think of it
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
the opposite sex; isomerism
invitation; introduction; temptation
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted