to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
conviction; belief; confidence
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am