impossible; unlikely; improbable
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
for convenience; as a matter of convenience