once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
direct descent; direct line
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
disgrace; discredit; dishonor; dishonour; blot; shame
to take to task; to take it out on
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
just; exactly; precisely; perfectly; sharp
to be pretentious; to put on airs
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
proposal; proposition; suggestion
every person; each one; everybody
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
intelligence gathering; information gathering
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
two by two; by twos; as a couple
ta-dah!; ta-da!; tada!; voilà
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
exorcism rite; purification
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
all things in nature; the whole creation
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
intelligence; intellect; brains