last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
source of information; intelligence source; message source
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
brain waves; electroencephalogram; EEG
thread (of execution); thread (on an Internet forum, mailing list, etc.); topic; conversation
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
willpower; faith; telekinesis; psychokinesis
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
registrant; subscriber; enrollee
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
to set up shop; to open a store
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
point of view; viewpoint; angle; visual point (position of the eye in calculations of optical instruments)
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed