to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
great laughter; burst of laughter
contract; compact; agreement
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
question; inquiry; enquiry
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
to begin; to set about; to start
to repeat; to do something over again
starting (construction) work
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
to relax; to feel at home
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
disastrous flooding; kelpie; water demon that brings floods or disasters
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
boy; son; baby boy; young man
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
large number (of); many; majority
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
inside; interior; inner part
to form a circle; to stand in a circle
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...