men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
brake; (a) stop (to a development, behavior, etc.); (the) brakes
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to become empty; to be emptied
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
suitable temperature; right temperature; moderate temperature
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
don't you think?; indicates question
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
how many people; a number of people
escape; getting away (from); getting out (of); prolapse; proptosis
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
special purpose submarine (esp. Japanese midget submarines used in WWII)
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
to extend (e.g. a house); to add to (e.g. coals to a fire)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office