not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
interest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
strong defense; strong defence
to be silent; to hold one's tongue; to contain oneself; to disregard; to ignore; to let pass
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
salary reduction; salary cut
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
keep up your strength; chin up!
slim waist; slender figure; willowy figure; waist of a willow tree
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
special promotion (in rank or grade)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to hit (someone) once; to give (someone) a punch; to intimidate (someone)
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
being able to hear everything (esp. when one was not intended to)
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to assault; to capture; to reduce
to joke around; to do and say ridiculous things
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
finance; financing; credit transacting; monetary; financial; credit
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
(wheeled) stretcher; gurney; trolley
long hair (usu. of a man)
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil