to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
ancient script; ancient character; ancient alphabet
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; eccentricity; person with unusual tastes; eccentric; oddball
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
morning star; Lucifer; Phosphorus; Venus in the morning sky
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
down-train; train heading toward the ending point of its route; down-slope; downward going; downbound (esp. away from Tokyo); downstream
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
fresco; mural; wall painting
(arriving at the) final stop (of a bus, train, etc.); (reaching the) end of the line
rot; decay; erosion; corrosion; etching; rust
pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunate that ...
succeeding; following; trailing; next
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to compete ruthlessly; (lit.) to sharpen swords
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball); finish line; finishing line; reaching the finish line; finishing (a race)
short and stout; small but wide around