to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to ask a question; to ask questions
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
memories; recollections; reminiscence
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to dye; to colour; to color
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
settlement; solution; resolution
to be too numerous; to be too much
document; official papers
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to let out a cry; to break forth
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
normalcy; normality; normal
rest; break; recess; intermission
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
practical question (problem); practical matter
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
storehouse; warehouse; godown
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
making efficient; optimization
to have a reason; to have an excuse