there is nothing; having nothing
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
decrepitude; (being) rickety; (state of) falling apart; looseness (in machinery); play
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
with a start; with a jump
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
pin (e.g. hairpin, safety pin); (bowling) pin; pin; flagstick; (a) one (on dice or Japanese playing cards); first; top
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to stop walking; to pause
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
of course; certainly; naturally
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed