to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
to mow down; to cut down; to slash (horizontally); to make a clean sweep; to sweep away; to brush away
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain (in a place)
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to hit hard; to strike hard
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to be lacking in options; to be too few
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
to stop communicating; to never be heard from again; to disappear; to go missing
territory; domain; dominion; possession
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
lineage; pedigree; good family
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
to take on a role; to take part
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
extreme north; North Pole; utmost limit; breaking point
distribution center (centre); trading center
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
trading company (esp. a Japanese outpost of a foreign firm); trading house; firm; factory
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic