tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to start working; to take action
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
retreating figure; appearance from behind
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
doctor's visit; house call
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
hopeless; good-for-nothing; incorrigible; foolish; preposterous; absurd
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
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
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important