appropriate (e.g. authorities); concerned; relevant; said; aforementioned; competent
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
cat lover; ailurophile; love of cats
temptation one can't resist; setting a wolf to mind the sheep; trusting a cat with milk
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
nikujaga; meat and potato stew
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
relief squad; rescue party
day and night; around the clock
to soar (esp. of spirits and gods)
interests and preferences
personality; individuality; TV personality; celebrity
(written) work; book; writings
destination (in travel); place where one is staying
in person; personally; (do) oneself
takeout (food); take-out; takeaway; carry-out
large serving; large portion
just a handful; only a small number (of)
hostess bar; bar with female companions for male customers
host club; club that provides male company for female customers
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
sex establishment; brothel