reeling in by hand; winding by hand; transport by passing from hand to hand (e.g. in a bucket brigade); passing along a human chain; arrangements; managing
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
to arrive (by car, bike, etc.); to drive up to; to draw up at; to get used to riding; to get used to driving
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
stairs; stairway; staircase
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
although I say; although one might say; although called
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave
faintly; weakly; dimly; fool; simpleton; dimwit
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
to bring back; to restore
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
real intention; true motive; true meaning