to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
gossip; corner of the mouth
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
falling on one's backside (behind, bottom); pratfall; mochi used to celebrate a child's first birthday; mochi tied to a baby's back if he starts walking before his first birthday in order to cause him to fall on his backside
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
bridal; nuptial; wedding; wedding planning
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue
after staying up all night
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
that's true; of course; obviously
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to give directions; to issue instructions
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
(it won't be possible) on such short notice
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study; diligence; discount; reduction
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)