first meeting; first interview with
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
close; intimate; on good terms
to spit out; to eject; to dump
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
trio; gang of three; threesome
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
one-tenth; one percent (one-tenth of a wari); one-quarter of a ryō (obsolete unit of currency); thickness; advantageous circumstances; one-tenth of a monme of silver
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
small fraction; small proportion
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
prospects of victory; chances of success
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
to thrust before; to thrust at
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
disclosure; exposure; revelation
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to put on airs; to assume importance
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug