passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
of no interest; not interested
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to have a talk; to tell a story
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
control; check; restraint; inhibition
don't you think?; indicates question
memory; sense; experience
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
several years; a few years
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to complain; to make a complaint
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
determination; resolution
when it becomes; when it comes to
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
much less; to say nothing of
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious