gender; distinction of sex; sex
several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
true character; real nature
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
coming alongside a pier, quay, etc.; reaching land (of a boat)
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
to sit silently at a meeting
mass communication; mass media
programme; program; plans; arrangements
meeting; greeting; welcome
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
infotainment television program; TV gossip show; (tabloid) talk show; talk show featuring discussion of current news, etc.
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
regular time; stated period
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
state ceremony; laborious; troublesome; irksome
to the previous extent; as much as previously; as much as one used to
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
heart attack; to have a heart attack
retainer; attendant; escort
wife; Mrs; proprietress; landlady; large women's size (clothing)
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)
generation (e.g. power); sending a telegram; telegraphing
evening cool; cool of the evening
right in the center (centre)