now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
it seems so; that's what it looks like
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
looking on; remaining a spectator
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to exert oneself; to make efforts
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
six o'clock; six periods of a day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening, midnight, late night)
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
to lose sight of; to miss
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this