recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
support; backing; patronage
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
as soon as; no sooner than; one way or another; objection
to tan (i.e. suntan); to burn
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
look!; there!; here!; that is
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust