in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
10th month of the lunisolar calendar (traditional first month of winter, approx. November); late autumn; late fall
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
the other day; some days ago; recently; a day in the past
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
evening meal; supper; dinner
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
demolition; pulling down; destruction; dismantling
urgent; pressing; exigent
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
ejection; eviction; dispossession
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
large number; innumerable; great many; immense; vast; abundant
tool; implement; means; furniture
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)