falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
close; intimate; on good terms
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
such; like that; that sort of; very
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
to begin to walk; to set out
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
inspection; examination; checking
otherwise; or else; if not
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
relatively; comparatively
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit