to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
from here; from this place
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
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.)
company management; managing a company
general idea; concept; notion
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
cheap edition; low-priced edition; popular edition
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
ignition; combustion; firing a blank cartridge; discharge of a gun without bullets; firing (of an event); triggering
loading (on a ship); equipping (an aircraft, car, etc.) with; being equipped with
meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
network; Internet; net (e.g. hairnet, tennis net); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
this (very thing); this precisely
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
beginning; outset; first; onset
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
article; news story; report; account