hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to overdo; to do too much
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
preparatory phase; preparatory period
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
tremendous strength; (lit.) strength of a hundred people
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to call in; to invite; to bring in
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
people; men and women; each person; everybody
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
stage setting; scenery; stagehand; sceneshifter
to look after (often medically); to take care of
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
interior design; interior; upholstery
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending