special; particular; peculiar; unique
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; trudgingly
to be lacking in options; to be too few
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
to bungle; to make things awkward
negotiations; discussions; connection
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to be at a loss for words
whispering into a person's ear
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball