restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
stirring up trouble in order to get credit for resolving it; profiting from solving problems created by oneself
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
one of these days; someday; one day
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
authority; power; influence
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
from A to Z; without exception; in every particular
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
to be on the right track; to be close enough
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
largest company; industry leader
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
unofficial offer (esp. job offer); tentative decision
both eloquent and skilled
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
hot (e.g. from the oven); steaming (from the pot); fresh; fresh (e.g. out of university); new (e.g. married couple)
(being) over capacity; overloading; overbooking
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
to lead someone around by the nose
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
concentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensation
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
fluorescent color; fluorescent colour
prompt efficiency; immediate effectivity