fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
long ago; already; a long time ago
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
grandfather; male senior-citizen
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions