to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
exhausted; worn out; battered (esp. of clothing); worn out; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
attenuation (factor, rate)
amplitude (of vibration); (degree of) instability; volatility; fluctuation
epicenter (of an earthquake); epicentre; source (of a rumor, incident, etc.); origin
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
family structure; family composition; family makeup
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
death; the next world; to pass away; to die
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
to make a note (of); to take a note (of)
don't worry; there's no need to worry
staying behind; remaining; residual
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
pale (of complexion); green around the gills; looking unwell
recreation; diversion; relaxation
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
just; exactly; precisely; perfectly; sharp
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)