to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
video camera; video camcorder
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to hide; to keep to oneself
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
influencing (a person) for good
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
summer term (e.g. school); summer period
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
summer vacation; summer holiday
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
sacrifice sale; selling at a loss; dumping; clearance sale
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
your home; your family; their home; (my) home