to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
to exert oneself; to make efforts
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
overhasty; rash; premature
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
along; parallel to; in accordance with
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
way; method; means; (technical) specification
biological younger brother
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
imperial throne; the Crown
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
accession to the throne; enthronement
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; close (together)
to get to the heart (of the matter); to come to the main point
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
persevering; very patient