suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
self-control; self-restraint
first day of summer (approx. May 6)
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
(social) class; rank; grade
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to be transparent; to show through
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
in deep black; in jet black
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
on hand; readily available
block (of wood); chip; splinter
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
equipment; fixtures; furnishings; fittings; furniture; supplies
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to stop talking; to be silent
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
one person; another name; nickname; alias
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to cover up; to hush up; to shelve
to open (one's eyes) wide
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession