at once; immediately; right now
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
good for eating; ripe enough for eating; in season
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
old family; old-established family; one's old home; one's childhood home
leisure time; idle moment
selection; choice; option
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
stealthily; secretly; in secret
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
originally; by nature; from the start
one's house; one's home; one's family
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
temporary sewing; basting
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to lie deep in; to extend far back