to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
straight-laced person; stubborn person
about; concerning; related to; -ish
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
free translation; liberal translation
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
running errands (for someone else); errand boy; gofer; dogsbody
pleasure; delight; enjoyment; rapid (train)
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to be contrary to one's expectations
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
attendant; valet; servant; follower
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
overall; general; as a whole
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)