to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
thaw; defrosting; decompression (e.g. of a file); unpacking; extracting
impoverishment of farmers because of a bumper harvest; decline in farmers' income caused by the sharply lower farm prices as a result of bumper harvests
stabilization; stabilisation
full tank (esp. of gasoline); full capacity (of a battery, receptacle, etc.)
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
window-gazing; window-shopping
right beside; close to; nearby
low dining table; tea table
holding hands with fingers interlocked
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
near; nearby; not far off
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
the more you do (it), the... (e.g. "the more you drink, the better it tastes")
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
continuing one's education into university
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
emotional scars; mental trauma
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
unselfish; selfless; disinterested
sincere; earnest; serious
to do as much as is humanly possible; to try every possible means