first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
husband and wife; married couple
mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
really; truly; indeed; good grief
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
door; gate; opening; title page
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to comfort; to console; to amuse