once upon a time; a long time ago
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
personage; person (deserving of respect)
discussion; discourse; lecture; sermon
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
receptionist; reception woman
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
sickness and health start with the mind
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
horseplay; fooling around
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
(aircraft) hangar; (coat) hanger; hunger
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to think too much; to be over-concerned
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
patent; one's specialty (party piece, etc.)
vitality; energy; dynamism
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line