special delivery mail; express delivery post
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to walk with; to make someone tag along; to carry around (esp. a child); to carry about
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
to bawl; to cry; to scream
closing part of a balance sheet; balance of accounts
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
counter for choices, options, etc.
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
to shave off; to scrape off
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
cell; cell (in an organization, esp. a communist party)
rainbow-colored; rainbow-coloured
to surge; to well up; to gush out
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another