to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
considerably; greatly; a lot
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
interest (in something); enthusiasm
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
to apologize; to apologise
to do in earnest; to concentrate on; to apply one's mind to
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
recollection; reminiscence
(being) out of range (e.g. mobile network, radar, missiles); (being) out of contention; (being) beyond influence
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
interjection; exclamation
drying rice on a rack; rack for drying rice
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
individual; one by one; separate; each
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
constant; persistent; indecisiveness; usual; normal
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
all night; the whole night
wall clock; grandfather clock
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
active; dynamic; energetic
garden shrubs; trees; potted plant
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)