to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
first song or chirp, etc. (in the year) of a particular bird or insect species
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
using as an intermediary; through
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
within; inside of; less than
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
at least; at most; (even) just
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
two classes; double; two sets
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)