upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
gore; triangular piece of fabric, used for making skirts, umbrellas, etc.
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
to escape being burned (esp. of a building or the items in it); to survive a fire
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
hemp; cannabis; marijuana; Shinto paper offerings
dormitory; dorm; residence hall; multi-bed room shared with unrelated travelers (e.g. in inexpensive guesthouse)
cripple; disabled person; invalid; (game, internet, etc.) addict
legal; lawful; legitimate
stimulant (e.g. psychoactive drugs like methamphetamine, ritalin, etc.)
ganja; marijuana; cannabis
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
Mecca; Makkah; mecca; centre for some field or activity (center)
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
gentlemanly; gentlemanlike; in the manner of a gentleman
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
housing district; residential district
to be erected; to be built
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
corkboard; cork board; pinboard
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
mods (early '60s subculture)
overseas student; exchange student
to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)