to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
door; gate; opening; title page
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
head of the student council; president of the student council
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
vice president (of a club or organization, organisation)
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
(committee) chairman; president
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
board of directors; board of trustees
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
normal duties; (one's) regular work
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish