to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
such ... as; or some such
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to rotate; to think over; to consider
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
calm; composed; leisurely
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
in that way; like that; that way
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
24 hours; twenty-four hours
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
parents and siblings; one's relatives
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
large river (esp. the Yangtze); Lake Biwa
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
router (networking device); router (woodworking tool)
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)