to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
according to plan; as planned; on target
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
end of a match; end of a game
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to be conspicuous; to stand out
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
while; during; while; although; all; both
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
summer vacation; summer holiday
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
(bringing to a) perfect end; (rounding off with a) crowning achievement; successful conclusion; triumphant finish
the last moment; the very end
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
old girl; former female student; alumna; office girl
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
association of like-minded people
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
rebirth; new birth; nascent
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to