lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
scandal; impropriety; misconduct
every night comes to an end; every night sees a dawn; this too shall pass; the darkest hour is just before the dawn
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
desperately; for one's dear life
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
littering; (carelessly) tossing away
bargain sale; selling cheaply; selling at a low price; giving out (too) readily; handing out freely; selling (oneself) short
to join forces; to cooperate
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
air conditioner; air conditioning; aircon
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
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
lax; lenient; lukewarm; slow; sluggish
inquiry; enquiry; hearing
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
while studying; presently studying
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
security; stability; safety; peace
(our) magazine; periodical; journal
graduation ceremony; commencement
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
to swell up (by soaking in or absorbing a liquid); to become soft; to become soggy; to become lazy; to become indolent; to become slack
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
evening; evening (of a special event); last night; yesterday evening
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house
session; jam session; jam
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
close attention; (watching with) keen interest