now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
script; screenplay; scenario
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
other; another; over; more than; I; me
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
leaving one's own house (e.g. when going to war); departure; setting out; starting a new life; starting life anew
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)