to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
stinginess; miserliness; parsimony
point in common; common feature
human relations; personal relationships
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
find it against one's conscience (to do); too proud (to do)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
to continue for a long time; to undergo a repeated series
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
submitting to (a demand, one's fate, etc.); putting up with; resigning oneself to; accepting (without complaint)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
minimum; at the very least
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
striking; remarkable; considerable
contrast; antithesis; comparison
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
pessimism; disappointment
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
around the world; throughout the world
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme