to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
antlion (larva); doodlebug; antlion pit
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
interior of the womb (of a pregnant woman); interior of the uterus; interior of a Buddhistic statue
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
to need; to call for; to require
inside one's heart; in one's mind
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
anything and everything; just about everything
at least; at most; (even) just
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
resonance; sympathetic vibration
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
broken; intermittent; disconnected
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root