to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
fiery chariot; kasha (mythical beast said to devour dead bodies); (in China) train (i.e. steam locomotive); (arch.) vile old hag
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
consideration; taking into account
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
observer; watchman; lifeguard
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to cut the wheel; to perform a twisting backward knee trip
growing en masse in one location (of plants); living gregariously (of animals); living in flocks, herds, colonies, etc.; all animate creation
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
congratulation; celebration
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
drop (e.g. of water); drip