neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
in this way; thus; such; uh...
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to feel; to sense; to experience
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
with a friendly grin; smilingly
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
rather; better; instead; if anything
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
question; inquiry; enquiry
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
neat and clean; tidy; trim
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
name; given name; first name
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me