to pay the bill; to settle an account
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
representative; exemplary; model
welfare policy; social welfare measures
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
fellow pupil (apprentice)
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
glorious; honourable; splendid
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
pleasure and pain; joys and sorrows
to die by drowning; to drown
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
defacement; abrasion; wear and tear; crushing of a nerve
depression; low spirits; dejection
counter for ships (large boats); counter for half of a pair (e.g. half of a folding screen); counter for fish, birds, arrows, etc.
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail)
a pair (of shoes or socks)
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
execution; death by execution
hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
to distribute emergency rice
sexual interest in young boys; boy love; prepubescent boy