to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
climax; peak; zenith; apex
ringing; throbbing violently
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
serious wound; serious injury
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
(someone else's) parents; both parents
staying up late; sitting up late at night; keeping late hours
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
order; command; directions; instructions
one's share; one's portion
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
feeling sick; feeling nauseous; feeling unwell; feeling displeased; feeling offended; feeling irritated
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to stop (plug) one's ears
(plain) hot water; boiled water
to taste; to try (food or drink)
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
health; healthy; sound; fit
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
dining; dining room; meal
to come to realize; to become aware (of)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
then; and (then); in that case; if so
crash; smash; crunch; bang
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)