a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
now that; since; as long as; provided that
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
system; lineage; ancestry; group (e.g. of colors) (colours); family (e.g. of languages); close (evolutionary) relationship
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
(already) known; established
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
conviction; belief; confidence
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
good humour (humor); good mood
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
to do together; to share; to participate in