the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny; brightly; clearly
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
international; diplomatic intercourse
city centre (esp. of Tokyo); heart of a city; downtown area
forum (in an ancient Roman city); form; shape
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
air of luxury; high class feel
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
one floor (of a building); single floor
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
official business; public business
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
permission; approval; authorization; license
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
haste; hurry; urgency; in a hurry; quickly; with haste
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)