boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
draw (in competition); tie game
to jump into; to rush into
to have orderly plans; to be systematic
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
moaning; muttering; complaining
to care for someone; to look after someone
armchair; chair with arm rests; senior staff
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to go out and away; to leave
ninth day of the month; nine days
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to disappear; to vanish; to bolt; to go into hiding
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
batman; officer's orderly
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to keep (a person) waiting
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
bedside; near one's pillow
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)