to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
secretive; mysterious; furtive; stealthy; clandestine; sneaky
to have meaning; to be meaningful
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
explanation; interpretation
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
long time; long interval; for quite some time
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
partly open; in half bloom
interference; intervention; meddling
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable