worship (esp. Christian); (church) service
consultation office; information center; bureau; agency
what are we going to do?; uh-oh; oh crap; what a mess; oh brother
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
insert (in a magazine, newspaper, etc.); foldout; insertion
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
at the present time; as of now; at this time
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
royalty and titled nobility
acquaintance; close friend
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
awareness that one is not good at something; feelings of inferiority
covering the costs oneself; paying (the full amount) oneself
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
first time; first; initial
-off (price reduction); discount; -coated; -plated
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
calico (pattern); tortoiseshell-and-white; calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
katsuobushi; pieces of sliced dried bonito
don't worry; there's no need to worry
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day