mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
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
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
scenery; scene; landscape
it is not (like that) either
by means of; due to; because of; according to
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed; field of alpine flowers
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to keep away; to keep at a distance
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
how; in what way; by what means
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
beginning; outset; first; onset
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
one more time; once more; once again
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when