starting point; point of departure
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
audience (with a lord, dignitary, etc.); interview; first (public) appearance; debut; trial service (of a servant); probation
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
feeling; sense; impression
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
name; given name; first name
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
overall; general; as a whole