to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
reading out and comparing (e.g. proofs against a manuscript); read-through (of a script)
several weeks; a few weeks
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
dreamworld; dreamland; la-la land
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
Wonderland (fictional locale created by author Lewis Carroll)
pajama party; pyjama party; slumber party
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
goods; merchandise; commercial items
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
active; dynamic; behavioural
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
tea ceremony; Way of Tea; sadō
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
serious; severe; grave; acute
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
considerably; greatly; a lot
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished