to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
although I say; although one might say; although called
adherent; devotee; believer
person of high rank or position
to ask for too much; to expect too much
(theatrical) fighting scene
negotiations; discussions; connection
one's husband; one's wife
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
going home from work; on the way home from work
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to hang one's hopes on; to expect from
substitute (e.g. actor); substitution; stand-in; double
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to finger; to tamper (with)
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
closing of a park (e.g. theme park, botanical garden, etc.)
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
matter for great congratulation
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth