to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
with a clink; with a tap; with a click; instantly (fall asleep)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
finish; finishing; finishing touches
point; tip; sharp end; becoming pointed; becoming sharp
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
reexamination; reinspection; retest; recheck
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
seeing (someone) off; send-off; deferment; postponement; letting a pitch go by; wait-and-see attitude
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
without trouble; easily; readily
to mark the end; to spell the end
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
correction; revision; amendment
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
offering one's opinion (to someone on something)
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
departure (of the emperor, etc.)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
overlapping; piling; stacking
braking force; braking power
appointed time; timetable; schedule
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses