to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
important person; strategic person; key figure
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
command; commander; commandant
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
our country; our land; one's own country
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
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
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
not caring; not giving a damn
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
to take a breath; to take a short rest
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
such; like that; in that way
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
department (of a university or hospital); course (of study); branch of study; family
senior high school; high school