to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to gather; to collect; to assemble
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
without; but if; otherwise; or else
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
pride; boast; credit (to)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
to gain fame; to make one's name
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
(providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up
that; the matter in question
clothing and accessories; attire
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)
day and night; around the clock; always; constantly
playing with dirt; gardening; farming (as a hobby)
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than