taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
grumbling; complaining; muttering; crumpling (e.g. paper)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
winning ticket; lucky number
area under direct control (of the shogun)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
reform; reformation; reorganization
death rate; mortality rate
medical care; medical treatment
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming