to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
quilt; bedspread; cover (for a kotatsu quilt); cloak; smock
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
leaving; quitting; retiring
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
to jar; to creak; to grate
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
(not) even once; (not) ever
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
2nd day of the month; two days
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to breathe out; to exhale
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
caller; visitor; company; guest
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
library (usu. single-room); small library