relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to gradually disappear; to be vanishing
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
bout (in sports, etc.); match; effort; initiative; dealing with
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
taking into consideration; making allowances
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
having a child (usu. from a former relationship); accompanied by one's child
impression; strong belief; conviction
particularly; especially; indicates the number of horses or oxen drawing a carriage; indicates the number of oars on a boat; indicates the number of movies, plays, etc. comprising a single program; indicates the number of items or methods used
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
recompense; indemnity; atonement
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
incessant working; working non-stop
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
stock-in-trade; tools of one's trade
day and night; around the clock; always; constantly
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental
to face on; to look out on to
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)
making a killing; making easy money; robbery