to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
to live fast (and recklessly)
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
valuable; worthwhile; worthy; worth doing
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
madly in love; completely charmed (by); head over heels (for); from the heart; entirely; completely
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
humming a tune (while doing something else)
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
stifled (laughter); simmering
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
race (of people); type of person
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
to eat up (in no time); to gobble up; to make short work of; to put away
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
something to wear; clothes
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating