just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to wind (e.g. a watch); to give (someone) a good prodding; to make (someone) shape up
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
hidden room; secret chamber
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
concealment; hiding; covering up; suppression
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
such ... as; or some such
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect; to honour; to honor
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
technical; technological; practical
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
escape; getting away (from); getting out (of); prolapse; proptosis
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
going down the road; travelling; lyric composition describing scenery a traveler sees on the way (traveller); eloping; coat worn over a woman's kimono
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
adventure story; novel of adventure
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
restless; fidgety; lively; busy
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered