to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
death; mortality; to die; to pass away
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
centre of attention; center of attention
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
steady advance; carrying all before one
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
being too late; losing one's final chance
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
ingredient; component; composition
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
to get angry; to lose one's temper
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
show; exhibition; spectacle
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating