to be at a loss; to be puzzled
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
bank; weir; embankment; levee
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
plastics; synthetic resins
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
non-drinker; someone who cannot drink
strap (for carrying something); strap (on a dress, bra, etc.)
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
small number; few; minority
disaster; tragedy; tragic incident; horrible accident
error; mistake; slip; bug
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
enjoyment (of freedom, beauty, etc.); reception (of a right, privilege, rank, etc.); having
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
occult; transcendental; supernaturalness; supernaturalism; supernaturality
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
to boost; to force up; to push up
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
for work; for manufacturing
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid