gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
silence; stillness; quietness
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
singing of insects (esp. in autumn); sound of insects
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to grimace; to make a wry face
to force one's way; to push through
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
directly opposite; right in front
to crouch; to squat; to cower
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
just above; right overhead
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
light blue; pale blue; aqua