to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
as soon as possible; ASAP
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to close (one's eyes); to shut
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to awake from one's sleep
soft; weak; fragile; poorly built; insubstantial
ordinary citizen; the general public
large amount of money; great cost
to overdo something (speed, exertion, etc.)
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
icefish (Salangidae spp., esp. the Japanese icefish, Salangichthys microdon); noodlefish; whitebait
muzzling (someone); gagging; forcing (someone) to keep quiet (about something); silencing (someone); killing (someone) to prevent them from revealing something
to take advantage of (someone's) weakness
to solicit; to demand; to extort
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
personal history; background; career
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
being ruined; being spoiled; coming to nothing; complete loss of face
great person; eminent figure
to set (someone) up (in a high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship; to flatter
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
story; tale; talk; discussion
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
quickly adaptable; pro-active
shelter (for buses); waiting area; waiting room
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
reward money; reward; honorarium