about this time; about now
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
more than usual (usu. time)
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
completion; perfection; accomplishment
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
heating; application of heat
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
steamed dish; steamed food
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a building)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
not without its worth; not to be undervalued; not altogether hopeless; nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to repeat; to do over again
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
wish; desire; ambition; choice
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe