to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
commandant; commanding officer; general
maternity leave; paternity leave
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
stallion brought close to a mare to test her readiness to mate; stalking horse; spoiler
a little bit; a little while
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
in one's own way or style
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
evolved form; developed form
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
silence (not speaking); muteness
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal