extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
half the number; half (of an amount); haploid (organism, cell, etc.); haplont
used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
plain; plateau; tableland
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to need; to require; to take; to demand
critical moment; critical juncture; decisive point; path ahead; future
each; (arch.) you (plural)
going (up) to the capital; going to Tokyo
to wait expectantly; to be full of anticipation; to long for
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
drinking party; banquet; feast
gate; door; house; family
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
to stop communicating; to never be heard from again; to disappear; to go missing
at that very moment; at precisely that time; just when
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
failure; abortive (attempt, action)
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
bad luck; ill fortune; misfortune
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to speak; to hear a voice
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension