to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
running errands; going on errands; (transaction of) business; going about one's business; doing one's business (i.e. at the toilet); going to the washroom
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
one's share; one's portion
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
head (of a Japanese pipe, i.e. the bowl and shank); neck; head
all; entire; whole; altogether
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
being boxed in on all sides; having obstacles in every direction; being at a loss (what to do); being in a fix
thicket; bush; grove; (medical) quack
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
severe; harsh; rigorous; trenchant; scathing; sharp
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?