falling cherry blossoms; storm of falling cherry blossoms
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
to pair with; to pair up; to pair off
almost; roughly; approximately
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
battle array; battle formation; battlefield
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
first generation; founder
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression