crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
height (of a person); stature
difference; variation; difference
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
silence (not speaking); muteness
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get