on the way back; returning
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
margin for a seam; seam allowance
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to sew up; to sew together
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
should; must; -able; probably; likely
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
form; shape; figure; visage
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
in this manner; in this way; like this
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
inside; interior; inner part
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
to become frayed; to become loose
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...