business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
review (of learned material); revision
perfect; complete; flawless
pacing (e.g. in athletics, etc.); pacing oneself
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
tension; mental strain; nervousness
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
kendama; Japanese bilboquet (cup-and-ball game)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
way; method; means; resource; course
notice; attention; observation
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)