revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
large-scale play; play with an A-list cast; big act; big charade; theatre with a government licence (Edo period)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
surname; family name; last name
to be tonsured; to have one's head shaved; to become a monk
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
accountability; being held accountable
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
to carry into (esp. an injured person into a hospital); to take into; to bring into
hospitalization; hospitalisation
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
sickroom; hospital room; ward
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?